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Preparing Orris Root for Perfumes

Orris root used in many perfumes is the dried rhizome of German Bearded Iris (Iris germanica). This is a photo of mine blooming in the spring. I promised my neighbor about 30 rhizomes so today I dug them for her … Continue reading

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Male and Female Cones, Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis)

Pinyon Pines have a lot of cones again this year after a good crop last year.  It takes close to three years to complete the process, but the weather is clearly conducive to formation of nuts. My trees seem to … Continue reading

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Perfume, Oakmoss and Treemoss (Evernia furfuracea)

Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) and Treemoss are closely related, and both are common and grow in the US.  Most of the Oakmoss/Treemoss harvested for the perfume industry comes from France and Eastern Europe.  The photograph looked like a moss growing on … Continue reading

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