Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus)
Gathered in the Jemez Mountains at 8,300 feet on June 5, 2025.
Early summer in the high country. This lupine was pressed just as the alpine wildflower season was beginning—when lupines colonize meadows and disturbed ground, fixing nitrogen in sparse soil. They arrive as pioneers.
A3 handmade watercolor paper from India, mounted on acid-free dark grey matboard, measuring 16×20. A specimen label documents the plant's origin, date, and ecological context. This is a record of one specific place and one particular moment.
As with all pressed plants, these will gradually fade or shift color over time—the pace depends on the plant, but all develop a lovely vintage character eventually. Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from moisture to slow this process. The plant has been pressed for a minimum of six weeks following professional herbarium standards to maximize quality and longevity.
Gathered responsibly from the subalpine meadows of the Jemez Mountains, following wildcrafting ethical and Honorable Harvest principles. Learn more about my approach to wildflower harvesting and conservation here.
Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus)
Gathered in the Jemez Mountains at 8,300 feet on June 5, 2025.
Early summer in the high country. This lupine was pressed just as the alpine wildflower season was beginning—when lupines colonize meadows and disturbed ground, fixing nitrogen in sparse soil. They arrive as pioneers.
A3 handmade watercolor paper from India, mounted on acid-free dark grey matboard, measuring 16×20. A specimen label documents the plant's origin, date, and ecological context. This is a record of one specific place and one particular moment.
As with all pressed plants, these will gradually fade or shift color over time—the pace depends on the plant, but all develop a lovely vintage character eventually. Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from moisture to slow this process. The plant has been pressed for a minimum of six weeks following professional herbarium standards to maximize quality and longevity.
Gathered responsibly from the subalpine meadows of the Jemez Mountains, following wildcrafting ethical and Honorable Harvest principles. Learn more about my approach to wildflower harvesting and conservation here.
