Erythronium dens-canis Dog's-tooth violet (Liliaceae)

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Erythronium dens-canis
Dog's-tooth violet
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The Erythronium dens-canis plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dog's-tooth violet.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium dens-canis
Common Name:  Dog's-tooth violet
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the bulbs has been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65].

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Woods, scrub and mountain grassland, to 1700 metres[50].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers slightly acid soil conditions but succeeds in chalky soils if these contain plenty of humus[164]. Requires semi-shade, preferably provided by trees or shrubs, and a well-drained soil[42, 164]. Succeeds in almost any light soil, preferring one that is rich in humus[1]. Thrives in light grass[90, 200]. This species does not flower very freely, increasing mainly by its stoloniferous habit[164]. Flowers are produced in 3 - 4 years from seed[164]. Bulbs should be planted about 7cm deep[1]. There are many named forms, selected for their ornamental value[207]. Many of these cultivars have a habit to divide freely to form clumps containing many small non-flowering bulbs[257]. To remedy this, the bulbs should be lifted and divided, replanting them singly about 10cm below soil level[258].

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