Lupines and Granite

by Donna Kennedy

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Lupines and Granite

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Donna Kennedy

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy-
Photographed near the Tioga Pass Entrance in Yosemite National Park, CA

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and so much more. 3.7 million visitors come to Yosemite each year.
Lupine is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the pea family. There are around 200 species of lupine. Most of them originate from North and South America. Lupine can survive in various climates. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and areas that provide enough sun such as fields, open forests, savannas, sand dunes and areas near the roads. Lupine is classified as invasive in some parts of the world due to ability to quickly occupy new habitats and disturb growth of native plant species. People cultivate lupine in ornamental purposes and as a source of food.
The flowers grow in dense clusters or open whorls on the spike above leaves. Lupine produces blue, purple, red, yellow, white or two-colored flowers.

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January 3rd, 2022

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