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California fawn-lily

Erythronium californicum Purdy
California fawn-lily
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Erythronium californicum, known as California fawn-lily, is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is endemic to the mountains of Northern California, where it grows in moist woodland habitats. The species was first described by Purdy in 1904.

Description

Erythronium californicum is a member of the Liliaceae family and is native to Northern California. It is found in moist woodland environments and is not distributed beyond this region. The plant is part of the genus Erythronium and is recognized by its common name, California fawn-lily. It was formally published in 1904 by Purdy.

Other common names

fawn-lilywhite-beautyCalifornia fawn-lilyCalifornia fawnlily

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Erythronium revolutum var. bolanderiErythronium bolanderi

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