Erythronium albidum White trout-lily (Liliaceae)

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Erythronium albidum
White trout-lily
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The Erythronium albidum plant species is found in N. America - Ontario to Minnesota, south to Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White trout-lily.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium albidum
Common Name:  White trout-lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, the following notes have been seen for another member of this genus and so some caution is advised. Skin contact with the bulbs has been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65].

Mature Height:  0.05   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist woods, thickets and meadows[43, 90, 235].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers slightly acid soil conditions but succeeds in chalky soils so long as they contain plenty of humus[164]. Requires semi-shade, preferably provided by trees or shrubs, and a well-drained soil[164]. Succeeds in almost any light soil, preferring one that is rich in humus[1]. This species is closely related to E. americanum[235], but is unsatisfactory in cultivation outdoors in Britain[90]. It comes into growth early in the year and the flowers probably need more heat than is available in this country if they are to open properly[90]. A clump seen growing in light shade at Kew early in April 1995 was growing vigorously, spreading well and had lots of flower buds, but was not yet in flower[K]. Flowers are produced in 3 - 4 years from seed[164]. This species does not produce offsets[200].

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