Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
caucasicum
ID:
767576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woronow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 214 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766909

Common Names

  • Erythronium caucasicum
  • Caucasian Trout Lily
  • Caucasian Dogtooth Violet

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Erythronium caucasicum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythronium caucasicum is a yellow, nodding, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythronium caucasicum 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 caucasicum

Erythronium caucasicum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Erythronium caucasicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium caucasicum?

Erythronium caucasicum

What is the common name of Erythronium caucasicum?

Caucasian Fawn Lily

Where is Erythronium caucasicum found?

Erythronium caucasicum is found in Europe and Asia.

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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