Erythronium oregonum Giant white fawnlily (Liliaceae)

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Erythronium oregonum
Giant white fawnlily
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The Erythronium oregonum plant species is found in Western N. America - Oregon to British Columbia. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Giant white fawnlily.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium oregonum
Common Name:  Giant white fawnlily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Appleg.

Known Hazards:  The bulbs have been suspected of poisoning poultry[256]. The following notes have also been seen for another member of this genus - skin contact with the bulbs has been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65].

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.12

Habitat:  Moist woods, often on alluvial soils, to open gravelly prairies, always at rather low elevations.

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]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[90]. Flowers are produced in 3 - 4 years from seed[164]. Plants increase rapidly by offsets[188]. Bulbs should be planted about 7cm deep[1]. This species is closely related to E. californicum[200].

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