Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
taylorii
ID:
767643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shevock & G.A.Allen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Madroño 44(4): 360, as 'taylori'. 1998 [1997 publ. 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766976

Common Names

  • Erythronium taylorii
  • Taylor's Trout Lily
  • White Fawn Lily

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Description

Erythronium taylorii (also called Taylor's 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 taylorii 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 taylorii 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 taylorii 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 taylorii

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

Erythronium taylorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium taylorii?

Erythronium taylorii

What is the common name of Erythronium taylorii?

Taylor's Trout Lily

What is the natural habitat of Erythronium taylorii?

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-305814: Based on the initial data import
Geraldine A. Allen (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Allen' in the authors string.
James Robert Shevock (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shevock' in the authors string.