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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.

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Uploaded on May 7, 2017
Taken on April 30, 2017