Yosemite Grows!

Learning about Yosemite helps Junior Rangers appreciate the park even more. Botany is the study of plants. More than 1,500 plant species grow in Yosemite. You’ll find different plants in valleys, along rivers, on mountaintops—even on cliff ledges! No matter their habitat, plants play important roles. Many plants are food for wildlife and people, and they help keep water, air, and soil healthy. You can protect Yosemite by leaving plants, petals, and cones where you find them.