Deadly Petals: Aconitum napellus

“Precious cups within the flower/Deadly petals with strange power” –Black Sabbath, “Behind the Wall of Sleep”

Plants and humankind have always had a strikingly intimate relationship, one characterized by nourishment and survival, dependence and beauty, ritual and prophecy. Yet this fellowship can be of fatal consequence, be it accidental [...]

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California's Native Wolf

According to my botany teacher, lupine in the running to be California's state flower when these distinguished designations were being decided in the early 20th century. The native flower was trumped by the orange flares of the California Poppy, however, perhaps due to its association with the demon wolf.

Some Wolves in the Throne Room (Cascadian black metal) as a soundtrack for this post (still haven’t figured out the music player thing….)

….louder and lupine….

According to my botany teacher, lupine was in the running to be California's state flower when these distinguished designations were being decided in the early [...]

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