Erythronium albidum mesochoreum Fawnlily (Liliaceae)

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Erythronium albidum mesochoreum
Fawnlily
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The Erythronium albidum mesochoreum plant species is found in N. America - Iowa and Nebraska to Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fawnlily. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. mesochoreum. Kuerr.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium albidum mesochoreum
Common Name:  Fawnlily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  (Kuerr.)Ricket.

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:  Woods, thickets and meadows[43, 90].

Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[105, 161]. Rather small, it is about 20mm long[235]. The bulbs are eaten avidly by children[257]. Young leaves - raw or cooked. Crisp, tasty, tender and mild when eaten raw[183]. Eating the leaves will greatly reduce the vigour of the bulb, so can only be recommended in times of emergency[K].

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