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Flora & fauna

A Guide to Flora and Fauna in North Lake Tahoe
As part of the Sierra Nevada mountain forest climate, North Lake Tahoe is home to a great variety of impressive wildlife. For more on the plants and animals you might encounter while exploring our region and to discover interesting details, click on the links below.
Trees:
Wildflowers:
Dwarf Alpine Aster
Lupine
Meadow Penstemon
Columbine
Indian Paintbrush
Shooting Star
Snow Plant
Thistle
California Corn Lily
Common Yarrow
Cow Parsnip
Mariposa Lily
Ranger Buttons
Buttercup
Mountain Mule Ears
Sulphur Flowers

Birds
Mammals:
Black Bear (Please, please do not feed the bears.)
Fish:




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