Uploaded June 2013 | Updated September 2026, 24 minutes ago

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These striking red plants are a common Yosemite roadside attraction in the springtime, but most park visitors are confused about what they're seeing. Is it a plant, a mushroom, or maybe a visitor from another planet? Learn about the unique relationship between snow plants, fungi and trees, as well as the hummingbirds and insects that depend on their nectar. For an audio described version of this video, go to youtu.be/I6JCwzRjJTg.