Sarcodes sanguinea
Snowplant
Also known as: Pterosporopsis sanguinea (Torr.) Kuntze +1 more
- Pterosporopsis sanguinea (Torr.) Kuntze
- Pterosporopsis sonoraensis Kellogg ex Curran
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic perennial.
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Sarcodes sanguinea (commonly known as Snowplant) is a herbaceous perennial within the Ericaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon