Other Facts

The term 'conifer' means 'cone bearer', originating from the Latin 'conus' (cone) and 'ferre' (to bear).

Wood is one of the rarest materials in the known universe. Its formation requires the highly specific, complex biological processes of photosynthesis, sunlight, water, and a stable atmosphere, which are currently confirmed only on Earth. Other desirable materials, such as diamonds, form from common carbon under pressure throughout the cosmos, therefore they can be found throughout the universe.

Seeds come in extreme sizes – some are microscopic, while the coco de mer produces the heaviest seed in the world, weighing up to 25kg.