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Erythronium californicum Fawn lily (1 Page of 5) The Erythronium californicum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fawn lily. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Erythronium californicum Common Name: Fawn lily Family: Liliaceae Author: Purdy. 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: 0.3 Mature Width: 0.1 Habitat: Openings on brushy slopes and in woods, to 1000 metres[71].
Edible Uses: The following use has been noted for the closely related E. origonum and probably also applies to this species[K], which has a corm 35 - 50mm long[71]:-
Bulb - raw, cooked or dried for later use[183].
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