Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
shastense
ID:
1317826

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.York, J.K.Nelson & D.W.Taylor

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Madroño 62: 158 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330280

Common Names

  • Erythronium shastense
  • Shastense Erythronium
  • Shastense

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Description

Erythronium shastense (also called Shasta Erythronium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erythronium shastense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and as an antiseptic. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythronium shastense has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythronium shastense is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Erythronium shastense

Erythronium shastense is endemic to the United States and can be found in California.

Erythronium shastense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium shastense?

Erythronium shastense

What is the common name of Erythronium shastense?

Shasta Fawnlily

What is the natural habitat of Erythronium shastense?

Erythronium shastense is native to the western United States, from California to Washington

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

Dean W. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Taylor' in the authors string.
Dana Adrian York (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.York' in the authors string.
Julie Kierstead Nelson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.K.Nelson' in the authors string.