Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 277 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766967
Common Names
- Erythronium purpurascens
- Purple Trout Lily
- Purple Fawn Lily
Description
Erythronium purpurascens (also called Purple 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 purpurascens 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 purpurascens are purple and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythronium purpurascens 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 purpurascens
Erythronium purpurascens is native to western North America and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Erythronium purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythronium purpurascens?
Erythronium purpurascens
What is the common name of Erythronium purpurascens?
Purple Trout Lily
What is the natural habitat of Erythronium purpurascens?
It is native to the western United States and grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
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,