Sarcodes sanguinea … Sarcodes being derived from the Greek word sarkodes, which means "resembling flesh” and Sanguinea being a Latin term meaning "blood-red." Hmm, considering China Peak carnage, there just might be a theme here. The plant’s common name “Snow Plant” speaks to its emergence from snow-covered ground at high elevation. This specimen is just past its prime but still a striking sight along the trail.