Erythronium americanum

Spring yellow flower forming colonies with spotted leaves resembling the markings on trout

Erythronium americanum yellow trout-lily

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Herbaceous perennial blooming in spring every few years. In most colonies, the majority of plants are non-flowering. The reflexed yellow petals are often purplish beneath and the two large basal leaves are heavily mottled with brown and have trout-like spots.

Habitat & Range

Common in moist woodlands and rich slopes.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland code: Not classified

Phenology

Blooms from middle of April to middle of May.

Plant Codes

S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)

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