Centaurée des Montagnes

This vintage herbarium page features a long, graceful specimen originally labeledChrysanthemum des montagnesby the botanist who collected it. With its narrow, lance-shaped leaves and thistle-like bloom, the plant aligns with a mountainCentaurea—a wild knapweed commonly found along the stony paths and hillside meadows of Provence.

The handwritten French notes, aged paper, and delicate tape marks all reflect thoughtful study and the passage of time. This is a one-of-a-kind, original botanical—not a print—carefully preserved on its herbarium sheet just as it was found.

With its sculptural stem and elegant silhouette, this piece stands beautifully on its own or as part of a curated wall of botanicals from theHerbier de Provencecollection. Its presence brings a quiet sense of history, discovery, and the natural charm of the French countryside.

Details
• Vintage original herbarium specimen
• Identified as Centaurea (Knapweed)
• Includes original handwritten French notes
• Naturally aged paper with botanical imperfections
• One-of-a-kind piece
• Unframed
• Handle with care; dried botanicals are fragile