Flowers/Gardens
The Shasta Cascade region is one of the most botanically diverse areas in California. Extreme variations in elevation, rainfall, and geography give certain rare and unusual plants an opportunity to flourish. Mt. Shasta is one of only two places in the world where you
can see the rare Botrychium Pumicola, or Pumice Moonwart; the allusive Hairbell (Campanula shetleri) is a flower found only in the plutons of Castle Crags State Park; and the rare Lassen Smelowskia grows only on the slopes of Lassen Peak!
In the early spring, lupine and California poppy are easy to spot. Members of the daisy and mustard family begin to bloom in the drier North Country areas about the same time.
As summertime arrives and the lower elevations have heated up, plan a trip to the higher elevations where spring has just come. Castle Crags offers frequent sightings of tiger lilies, western azalea, and 13 species of orchids. Lassen Volcanic National Park comes alive in mid summer when snows melt and wild flowers abound. Look for lilies, Mountain Heather, and Indian Paintbrush here. A Field Guide to the Flowers of Lassen Volcanic National Park is an easy-to-use guide to the most common wildflowers found in the Park and includes drawings and descriptive text.
Check out the listings below for more information on specific flowers, good viewing areas, and attractions and events that highlight native flora and fauna.
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