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Erythronium citrinum  S. Watson
Cream fawnlily,   Lemon colored fawn lily
Erythronium citrinum is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Genus: Erythronium
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Information about  Erythronium citrinum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ERCI7)

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[Wikipedia] Range, Distribution, Habitat: Erythronium citrinum, also known as citrus fawn lily or cream fawn lily, is a member of the lily family that is endemic to the Klamath Mountains. It is found in southwest Oregon and adjacent northwest California. The genus Erythronium, which can be found across northern North America, Europe and Asia, is most diverse in California, which is home to fifteen of about twenty-eight members of the genus. Distribution and habitat Erythronium citrinum grows in open woods and shrubby slopes, and is more or less confined to serpentine soils.[1] It blooms in early spring and can sometimes be seen blooming in profusion. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/26/2024).