Fir Cones refer to the collective seed structures produced by trees of the Abies genus, appearing as a scattered ground material once their scales fall apart. Unlike many conifers whose cones drop intact, fir cones usually disintegrate on the branch, releasing seeds and leaving fragments to blanket the forest floor. In form, they are upright and cylindrical when whole, made of tightly layered woody scales in shades of green, brown, or purple depending on stage of maturity.

Native to temperate and boreal forests across the Northern Hemisphere, they serve as an important ecological resource, providing food for birds, squirrels, and insects. Sometimes called fir seed cones or simply fir scales when fragmented, they highlight the transient nature of reproductive cycles in conifers. As ground materials, fir cones embody both abundance and impermanence, offering a textured, organic layer that speaks to the rhythms of forest regeneration and natural continuity.