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Fireweed Fireweed grows in profusion along old road cuts and areas that were recently burned, disturbed, or where most of the plant cover has been removed. It seems to be most prolific after drier-than-normal winters. The plants are 3 to 4 feet high and covered with bright pink flowers.

Horsemint Horsemint is found in abundance in dry meadows and on rocky flats (Tahoe Meadows is one example). It is identifiable by its purple corn-cone group of flowers situated on top of a green stem with many green leaves. It is related to pennyroyal.

Mariposa Lily The beautiful round white flowers of the Mariposa lily have a purple to black center and a delicate appearance. Three cream-white petals form a small bowl. This plant is usually shorter than 6 inches and prefers dry or sandy soil on sunny open slopes.

Mariposa lilies

Mountain Pennyroyal or Coyote Mint This common flower grows in open forests and along volcanic slopes. A member of the mint family, pennyroyal has white or pink flower clusters atop upright stalks. It provides a strong mint smell as you walk by.