Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
767584

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Hammond & K.L.Chambers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Madroño 32: 49 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766917

Common Names

  • Erythronium elegans
  • Elegant Trout Lily
  • Pink Fawn Lily

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Description

Erythronium elegans (also called Elegant Trout Lily, 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 elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythronium elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans

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

Erythronium elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium elegans?

Erythronium elegans

What is the common name of Erythronium elegans?

Elegant Fawn Lily

What is the natural habitat of Erythronium elegans?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305760: Based on the initial data import
Kenton Lee Chambers (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Chambers' in the authors string.
P. C. Hammond: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Hammond' in the authors string.