Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
citrinum
ID:
767577

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 480 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766910

Common Names

  • Erythronium citrinum
  • Citron Trout Lily
  • Lemon Trout Lily

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Description

Erythronium citrinum (also called Lemon 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 citrinum 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 citrinum 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 citrinum 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 citrinum

Erythronium citrinum is native to western North America and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Erythronium citrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium citrinum?

Erythronium citrinum

What is the common name of Erythronium citrinum?

Lemon Fawn Lily

Where is Erythronium citrinum found?

Erythronium citrinum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305753: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.