Arroyo Lupine
Arroyo Lupine, Lupinus succulentus, is a vibrant annual wildflower native to California and adjacent sections of Arizona and Baja California.
Ecologically, Arroyo Lupine plays a vital role in California's native landscapes. As a member of the legume family, it's a nitrogen fixer, enriching the soil for surrounding plants by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants. It also serves as an important food source for native pollinators, particularly bees. Its ability to thrive in disturbed areas with poor soil makes it a pioneer species in ecological succession, helping to rehabilitate damaged landscapes and compete effectively with invasive weeds.
Made by the artist using archival quality pigment ink on Moab's Moenkopi Unryu 55, a beautiful Japanese washi paper.
Arroyo Lupine, Lupinus succulentus, is a vibrant annual wildflower native to California and adjacent sections of Arizona and Baja California.
Ecologically, Arroyo Lupine plays a vital role in California's native landscapes. As a member of the legume family, it's a nitrogen fixer, enriching the soil for surrounding plants by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants. It also serves as an important food source for native pollinators, particularly bees. Its ability to thrive in disturbed areas with poor soil makes it a pioneer species in ecological succession, helping to rehabilitate damaged landscapes and compete effectively with invasive weeds.
Made by the artist using archival quality pigment ink on Moab's Moenkopi Unryu 55, a beautiful Japanese washi paper.
Arroyo Lupine, Lupinus succulentus, is a vibrant annual wildflower native to California and adjacent sections of Arizona and Baja California.
Ecologically, Arroyo Lupine plays a vital role in California's native landscapes. As a member of the legume family, it's a nitrogen fixer, enriching the soil for surrounding plants by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants. It also serves as an important food source for native pollinators, particularly bees. Its ability to thrive in disturbed areas with poor soil makes it a pioneer species in ecological succession, helping to rehabilitate damaged landscapes and compete effectively with invasive weeds.
Made by the artist using archival quality pigment ink on Moab's Moenkopi Unryu 55, a beautiful Japanese washi paper.
