Pacific fawnlily
Erythronium helenae Applegate
Erythronium helenae, known as Pacific fawnlily, is a member of the Liliaceae family. It is native to the coastal mountains north of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, specifically associated with Mount Saint Helena where Napa, Sonoma, and Lake Counties converge. This species is typically found on slopes between 500 and 1200 meters in elevation, often growing on serpentine soils.
Description
Erythronium helenae was first described by Applegate in 1933. It is a flowering plant endemic to California and is named after Mount Saint Helena. The plant is adapted to the specific environmental conditions of its native range, particularly the serpentine soils of the mountain slopes.
Other common names
Pacific fawnlily
Distribution
California
