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Scots pine, a conifer native to Eurasia, thrives in nutrient-poor soils and can grow up to 40 meters tall, with a lifespan of up to 300 years. Its needles grow in pairs, known as fascicles, and its pollen grains are equipped with two air sacs to aid wind dispersal. After three years, the mature cones open to release seeds. Scots pine timber, valued for its moisture resistance, is commonly used in construction. The essential oil derived from this pine also has antiseptic properties. The Eurasian nuthatch bird uses the tree's bark scales as bedding material for its nest. ## Keywords plants conifers Conifers Pinales Pinaceae pine
