Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
rostratum
ID:
767639

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Wolf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Castanea 6: 24 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766972

Common Names

  • Erythronium rostratum
  • Beaked Trout Lily
  • White Fawn Lily

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Description

Erythronium rostratum (also called Beaked 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 rostratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythronium rostratum is a nodding, yellow-white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and two long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythronium rostratum 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 rostratum

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

Erythronium rostratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium rostratum?

Erythronium rostratum

What is the common name of Erythronium rostratum?

Yellow Trout Lily

What type of plant is Erythronium rostratum?

Herbaceous Perennial

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-305810: Based on the initial data import
Wolfgang Wolf (1875-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Wolf' in the authors string.