Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
767634

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 277 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766967

Common Names

  • Erythronium purpurascens
  • Purple Trout Lily
  • Purple Fawn Lily

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Description

Erythronium purpurascens (also called Purple Trout Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to the western United States, and it typically grows in moist, shady woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erythronium purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erythronium purpurascens are purple and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythronium purpurascens is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures.

Where to Find Erythronium purpurascens

Erythronium purpurascens is native to western North America and can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Erythronium purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythronium purpurascens?

Erythronium purpurascens

What is the common name of Erythronium purpurascens?

Purple Trout Lily

What is the natural habitat of Erythronium purpurascens?

It is native to the western United States and grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Species in the Erythronium genus

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305805: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.