Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
americanum
ID:
767563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 28: t. 1113 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766896

Common Names

  • Erythronium americanum
  • American Trout Lily
  • Yellow Trout Lily

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Description

Erythronium americanum (also called Yellow Trout Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a low-growing habit and produces yellow flowers with yellow centres. It grows in moist woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Erythronium americanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erythronium americanum sub. harperi (W.Wolf) C.R.Parks & Hardin
Erythronium americanum sub. americanum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythronium americanum is white and bell-shaped with six petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythronium americanum is a hardy, perennial that grows from a bulb and produces white flowers in spring. It is native to North America and is easy to propagate from seed or bulbs. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It can be found in deciduous forests, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.

Erythronium americanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium americanum?

Erythronium americanum

What is the common name of Erythronium americanum?

Trout Lily

Where is Erythronium americanum found?

Erythronium americanum is found in North America.

Species in the Erythronium genus

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

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