Erythronium hendersonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendersonii
ID:
767599
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 479 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766932
Common Names
- Erythronium hendersonii
- Henderson's Trout Lily
- White Fawn Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythronium hendersonii (also called Henderson's 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 hendersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythronium hendersonii has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythronium hendersonii 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 hendersonii
Erythronium hendersonii is native to western North America and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Erythronium hendersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythronium hendersonii?
Erythronium hendersonii
What is the common name of Erythronium hendersonii?
Henderson's Fawn Lily
What is the natural habitat of Erythronium hendersonii?
Woodlands, meadows, and grassy slopes
Species in the Erythronium genus
Erythronium albidum, Erythronium americanum, Erythronium californicum, Erythronium caucasicum, Erythronium citrinum, Erythronium dens-canis, Erythronium elegans, Erythronium grandiflorum, Erythronium helenae, Erythronium hendersonii, Erythronium howellii, Erythronium idahoense, Erythronium japonicum, Erythronium klamathense, Erythronium mesochoreum, Erythronium montanum, Erythronium multiscapideum, Erythronium oregonum, Erythronium pluriflorum, Erythronium propullans, Erythronium purpurascens, Erythronium pusaterii, Erythronium quinaultense, Erythronium revolutum, Erythronium rostratum, Erythronium sibiricum, Erythronium taylorii, Erythronium tuolumnense, Erythronium umbilicatum, Erythronium shastense, Erythronium sajanense, Erythronium sulevii, Erythronium krylovii,
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-305774: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.