Erythronium multiscapoideum
(Kellogg) A. Nelson & P. B. Kenn.
Sierra Fawn Lily
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Description
A lily plant which grows 30 cm high and spreads 25 cm wide. It has long creeping stems or stolons. The leaves are mottled. The flowers are cream with yellow blotches. They are nodding.
Edible Uses
The roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. Plants can grow in full sun or light shade. They need well drained soil.
Where It Grows
Australia, North America*, Tasmania, USA,
Cultivation
Bulbs are planted 8 cm deep. Bulbs are replanted immediately after dividing.
Notes
There are about 22 Erythronium species.
References (5)
- Burnie, G.(Ed.), 2003, Annuals and Bulbs. The Gardener's Handbooks. Fog City Press. p 266
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 95
- Morley, B. & Everard, B., 1970, Wild Flowers of the World. Ebury press. Plate 167
- Muhlenbergia 3:137. 1908 "multiscapoidea"
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
