Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
propullans
ID:
767633

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 5: 300 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766966

Common Names

  • Erythronium propullans
  • Propulsing Trout Lily
  • White Fawn Lily

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Description

Erythronium propullans (also called Pulling Erythronium, 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 propullans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erythronium propullans are white and yellow, and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythronium propullans is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures.

Where to Find Erythronium propullans

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

Erythronium propullans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium propullans?

Erythronium propullans

What is the common name of Erythronium propullans?

Pulling Trout Lily

What is the natural habitat of Erythronium propullans?

It is native to the western United States and grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

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-305804: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.