snow plant
noun
: a fleshy bright-red saprophytic herb (Sarcodes sanguinea) of the Indian-pipe family that grows in high-altitude coniferous woods of the western U.S. and often appears before the snow melts
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“Snow plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20plant. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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