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Juniper Juniperus communis with detail of male and female flowers

Bactrian camel Camelus bactrianus with a kneeling Dromedary Camelus dromedarius. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books)

Thorny devil Moloch horridus showing spines and a surly expression. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books)

Thomsons Gazelle Eudorcas thomsonii illustration from A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough

Dwarf Pine subspecies cone and individual cone scale tip comparison.  Species compared are Pinus mugo uncinata, Pinus mugo rotundata, and Pinus mugo mugo

Dwarf Mountain Pine Pinus mugo sketchbook study sheet.  Illustration shows female and male flowers, immature and mature cones, the bark of the tree, and details of the pine needles and bud.

Myrrh Commiphora myrrha branch with spikes and small leaves

Cedar of Lebanon showing typical growth form and habit

Cedar of Lebanon Cedrus libani cones and foliage on branch