Hello Ecology Enthusiasts!
To honor the 40th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption our team will be hosting a glimpse into the amazing work and research we’ve been able to be a part of on the beautiful landscape of MSH. Join us in our daily postings to learn more about what our team has been up to!
The Prairie Lupine
After the devastating event of the May 18, 1980 eruption, the mountain was laid bare. Just two years following the eruption, scientists found the first plant to colonize the Pumice Plain, the Prairie lupine (Lupinus lepidus). These beautiful purple flowers sparked excitement in the world of ecology and studies on early succession in areas following disturbance.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s content and dive deeper into our field work at Mount St. Helens!