I am a botanist with degrees in biology and archaeology. My interests are vast and include plant biogeography, human-environment interactions, floristics, botanical illustration, ethnobotany, and archaeology.

I have experience with vegetation monitoring and plant identification throughout the western US, seed collection protocols for restoration, curation of living collections, archaeological and botanical field work and database management.

I am also a botanical illustrator and fine artist who draws inspiration from the natural world. Artwork can be found on IG: @lysaducharmeart.