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Erythronium helenae (1 Page of 5) The Erythronium helenae plant species is found in Western N. America - N.W. California. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Erythronium helenae Family: Liliaceae Author: Appleg. 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: Habitat: Well-watered volcanic soils and leaf mold, in brush and woods, 450- 700 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 corms 6 - 8cm long and up to 15mm thick[71].
Bulb - raw, cooked or dried for later use[183].
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