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Sarcodes sanguinea
bright red parasitic plant that derives sustenance and nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi that attach to roots of trees. Lacking chlorophyll, it is unable to photosynthesize. Named for its appearance shortly after the last snow.
Spotted on May 29, 2016
Submitted on Aug 10, 2016
2 Comments
It's pretty amazing stuff. Looks very alien when you first see it
pretty flowers!