Trout Lily
Erythronium americanum
Erythronium americanum, the trout lily, yellow trout lily, fawn lily, yellow adder's-tongue, or yellow dogtooth violet, is a species of perennial, colony forming, spring ephemeral flower native to North America and dwelling in woodland habitats. Within its range it is a very common and widespread species, especially in eastern North America. The common name "trout lily" refers to the appearance of its gray-green leaves mottled with brown or gray, which allegedly resemble the coloring of brook trout.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Erythronium americanum |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Height | 4-8 in |
| Bloom time | Apr-May |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Rich loam |
| Wildlife value | Mottled leaves like a brook trout; colonies can be centuries old; early bee forage |
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- U. S. Department of Agriculture. (Public domain)
- Mttswa (CC BY-SA 4.0)