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Erythronium americanum
Trout lily
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The Erythronium americanum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Florida, west to Ontario and Arkansas. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Trout lily.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium americanum
Common Name:  Trout lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Ker-Gawl.
 
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:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.08
 
Habitat:  Meadows and rich damp open woodland[4, 43].



General Uses:  Plants spread freely by means of underground stems and make a delightful ground cover in dappled shade[257]. The plants are only in growth from late winter to late spring so the ground cover effect is ephemeral[K].

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