I found groups of these growing in the Lassen National Forest (Susanville, CA, USA). It looks like some sort of mushroom. I have Googled extensively, but can't seem to find a match.
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Found it. It's a Sarcodes or snow plant: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcodes
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$\begingroup$ not a mushroom after all! How did you find it? $\endgroup$– MemmingCommented May 28, 2013 at 13:32
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$\begingroup$ Wow this is allied to Monotropa. Thanks for link to wiki page $\endgroup$– user25568Commented Aug 10, 2016 at 11:13