Kit Carson Pass Collection

Red fir (Abies magnifica) trees on a mountainside. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Western white pines (Pinus monticola)
Western white pine (Pinus monticola) trees on a mountainside. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Indian paintbrush (Castilleja applegatei)
Applegates Indian paintbrush (Castilleja applegatei) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Mountain heather (Phyllodoce breweri)
Purple mountain heather (Phyllodoce breweri) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Nevada lewisia (Lewisia nevadensis)
Nevada lewisia (Pedicularis attolens) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Woolly mules ears (Wyethia mollis) in flower on a mountainside. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Skunky monkey-flower (Mimulus mephiticus) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Rhododendron neoglandulosum
Western Labrador tea (Rhododendron neoglandulosumm) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Indian paintbrush (Castilleja nana)
Dwarf alpine Indian paintbrush (Castilleja nana) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum)
Nuttalls larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Mountain heathland. Purple mountain heather (Phyllodoce breweri) in flower on a mountainside. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Red elder (Sambucus racemosa) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Elephants head (Pedicularis attolens)
Little elephants head (Pedicularis attolens) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Sulphur flower (Eriogonum umbellatum)
Sulphur flower (Eriogonum umbellatum, yellow) in flower on a mountainside. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Common woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

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"Discover the Majestic Beauty of Kit Carson Pass: A Symphony of Mountain Flowers" As you traverse through Kit Carson Pass, prepare to be enchanted by a breathtaking display of nature's finest creations. This picturesque mountain pass, nestled in the heart of the USA, is adorned with an exquisite array of flora that will leave you spellbound. The journey begins amidst towering Red fir trees (Abies magnifica), their majestic presence casting a verdant canopy overhead. As you venture further, your eyes are drawn to the graceful Western white pines (Pinus monticola), standing tall and proud against the azure sky. But it is the vibrant bursts of color that truly captivate your senses. Delicate Indian paintbrush (Castilleja applegatei) paints patches of scarlet across the landscape while Mountain heather (Phyllodoce breweri) adds a touch of elegance with its dainty pink blossoms. Nevada lewisia (Lewisia nevadensis) peeks out from rocky crevices, showcasing its charming white flowers. Woolly mules ears (Wyethia mollis) sway gently in the breeze like golden sunbursts adorning this natural tapestry. Amidst them lies Skunky monkey-flower (Mimulus mephiticus), boasting vibrant yellow petals and exuding a sweet fragrance that lingers in the air. Rhododendron neoglandulosum stands as a regal sentinel along this floral paradise, displaying clusters of show-stopping magenta blooms. Indian paintbrush (Castilleja nana) joins forces with other wildflowers to create an enchanting mosaic carpeting every inch of this mountainous terrain. Kit Carson Pass becomes an artist's palette as these mountain flowers intertwine harmoniously - each one contributing its unique hue and form to create a symphony for your eyes to behold.