Thanks. I didn't know about that site where I can upload photos of plants.Common names
Sarcodes
snow plant
snow flower
That was the only one I ever saw. But I noticed Wikipedia has it listed a "G5 Secure" which means it's rather common.The guy I was hiking with said it was pretty rare. he'd only seen them a time or two.
Another option could be a wild raspberry or even some kind of thyme lawn. If you can give more details or share a photo, I'm sure the experts here will be able to give you a more accurate answer.It's hard to say exactly what it is without more info or a picture. But one possibility that comes to mind is a wildflower called Indian paintbrush. They come in different colors, including red.
The question has been answered. It's a Snow Plant, also known as a sarcodes.Another option could be a wild raspberry or even some kind of thyme lawn. If you can give more details or share a photo, I'm sure the experts here will be able to give you a more accurate answer.
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Is it a rarity or is it "fairly common"?They're fairly common.
Download the phone app; LeafSnap. I use the free version, the paid version is more accurate in identifying leaves and plants. It says Snow Plant.I went on a short hike in Galena Park, NV today, near Mt. Rose. Eastern Sierra, between Carson City and Reno. Elevation is around 6,500 feet. I saw a red plant I never saw anywhere before. Only one on the entire hike of a few miles. It is around a foot high. What is it?
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I've seen a bunch of them, so from my perspective they're fairly common."Due to snow plant's beauty and rarity, collection is prohibited under California law."
Is it a rarity or is it "fairly common"?
-Don- Reno, NV