Erythronium americanum

Native Plant of the Month

May 2010

Erythronium species all start like thin wires with the seed on top. Very similar to Alliums.

Rosemarie Parker

Common Name(s):

yellow trout-lily
dog-tooth violet
adder's tongue

Type:

Native

Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

Moisture:

Dry
Moist

Light:

Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade

Soil:

Humus-rich Woodland

Ephemeral