#pinaceae

A species I recognised from Perth, but was confused because the label at the Christchurch Botanical Gardens said Pinus pinaster, not Pinus radiata. That's because for the three decades I'd been mistaken about which pines they grow in the plantations around Perth - Radiata Pine is more popular in the Eastern states.

Native to the south Atlantic Europe region and parts of the western Mediterranean, and thrives in areas with a Mediterranean climate, and whilst it prefers acid soils can do well in basic soils, and even in sand. Those last few factors have made it an invasive species in South Africa, and the most common pine in SW Australia.

Finally, I make some fictional yolka's on last weekend!

I dunno why tf, but I like Conifers externally & aesthetically, even though I can barely distinguish spruce, fir and pine from each other. I really want know basic differences, history and how their ancestors looked like in Mesozoic era. Well, at least now I practice how to draw 'em!

So, I imagine spruces in a variety colors & shapes, like a red Christmas tree (which I seen a lot irl in stores as little decorations in my city), but as real species! These concepts will be flora in my dino lore.