Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea)
Stanislaus National Forest, CA
The snow plant is a rare beauty, protected from collection and destruction by California law. It is bright red and fleshy. It gets water and nutrients from fungi connected to tree roots.
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Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea)
Stanislaus National Forest, CA
The snow plant is a rare beauty, protected from collection and destruction by California law. It is bright red and fleshy. It gets water and nutrients from fungi connected to tree roots.
5,568
views
250
faves
24
comments
Uploaded on May 7, 2017
Taken on April 30, 2017