Erythronium albidum var. mesochoreum
(Kuerr.) Ricket
Fawnlily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaErythronium albidum, commonly known as the white fawnlily or white trout lily, is a small herbaceous geophyte in the lily family. It is also known as adder's tongue, white dog's-tooth violet, serpent's tongue, trout lily, deer tongue, creeklily and yellow snowdrop. Large numbers of this plant indicate that the woodland has never been subjected to heavy machinery, where it would be unable to grow due to soil compaction.
Description
A bulbous plant in the lily family (Liliaceae) found in temperate regions. The bulbs and roots are the edible portions of this spring ephemeral herb.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 22 Erythronium species.
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
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