pressed leaves
Dried botanical keepsakes
Pressed leaves are leaves that have been flattened and dried between heavy surfaces, typically books or specialized presses.
The technique preserves leaves for crafts, botanical collections, or decorative purposes: She kept pressed leaves from their first autumn together.
Pressing removes moisture while retaining the leaf's shape and often its color.
- herbariumPreserved plant specimen archive
- driedStripped of moisture
- flattenedMade smooth or level
- preservedKept from deterioration
- botanicalRelated to plants
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