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Lassen Volcanic National Park Although Lassen
is primarily known for its volcanic geology, the park boasts
a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Over 700
flowering plant species grace the park, providing shelter and food
for 250 vertebrates as well as a host of invertebrates including
insects. Situated at the southern end of the Cascade Range geologic province, Lassen Volcanic National Park lies at the crossroads of three great biological provinces: the Cascades range to the north, the Sierra Nevada mountains to the south and the Great Basin desert to the east. The myriad habitats of Lassen Volcanic National Park are produced
by variations in environmental conditions such as elevation (5,000
to 10,457 feet), moisture (precipitation is greater on the western
than the eastern side of the park), substrate (rock type and soil
depth), temperature, insolation (amount of sun) and prior disturbance
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