Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
montanum
ID:
767619

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 130 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766952

Common Names

  • Erythronium montanum
  • Montane Trout Lily
  • White Fawn Lily

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Description

Erythronium montanum (also called Montana Trout Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the western United States, and it typically grows in moist, shady woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythronium montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythronium montanum has nodding, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythronium montanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Erythronium montanum

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

Erythronium montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium montanum?

Erythronium montanum

What is the common name of Erythronium montanum?

Mountain Fawn Lily

What is the natural habitat of Erythronium montanum?

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-305792: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.