Erythronium grandiflorum
Avalanche lily
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The Erythronium grandiflorum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California, east to Alberta, Wyoming and Colorado. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Avalanche lily.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium grandiflorum
Common Name:  Avalanche lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Pursh.
 
Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the bulbs has been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65].
 
Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.08
 
Habitat:  Sagebrush, open woodland and grassy mountain slopes, sometimes to the tree line[42, 90]. Rich moist soil along the banks of streams, shaded woods and sub-alpine meadows, often in large patches[212].

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