Ragleaf Bahia (Amauriopsis dissecta)
Gathered in the Jemez Mountains on August 13, 2025.
Late summer in the Jemez Mountains. The Ragleaf Bahia—fine feathery foliage with clustered yellow flowers at the tips of tall, spare stems. The flowers are a stunning gold. The stems are tall and lean. This specimen was pressed at that turning point of subalpine late summer, when the season is shifting but light still holds.
A3 handmade watercolor paper from India, mounted on light grey, acid-free 16×20 matboard. 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.
Ragleaf Bahia (Amauriopsis dissecta)
Gathered in the Jemez Mountains on August 13, 2025.
Late summer in the Jemez Mountains. The Ragleaf Bahia—fine feathery foliage with clustered yellow flowers at the tips of tall, spare stems. The flowers are a stunning gold. The stems are tall and lean. This specimen was pressed at that turning point of subalpine late summer, when the season is shifting but light still holds.
A3 handmade watercolor paper from India, mounted on light grey, acid-free 16×20 matboard. 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.
