Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
dens-canis
ID:
767579

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 305 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766912

Common Names

  • Erythronium dens-canis
  • Dog's Tooth Violet
  • Yellow Dogtooth Violet

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Description

Erythronium dens-canis (also called Dog's Tooth Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a low-growing habit and produces white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in moist woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Erythronium dens-canis 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 dens-canis 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 dens-canis 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 dens-canis

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

Erythronium dens-canis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium dens-canis?

Erythronium dens-canis

What is the common name of Erythronium dens-canis?

Dog's Tooth Violet

What is the natural habitat of Erythronium dens-canis?

Woodlands, meadows, and grassy slopes

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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