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Erythronium citrinum  S. Watson  var. citrinum 
Cream fawnlily,   Lemon colored fawn lily
Erythronium citrinum var. citrinum is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and also found in Oregon.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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~43 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Erythronium citrinum
Genus: Erythronium
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 4.3 - broad endemic / strong indicator

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Information about  Erythronium citrinum var. citrinum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ERCIC4)

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[wildflower.org] Characteristics, Bloom Info, Range: Plant Characteristics Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit Type: Capsule Size Notes: Scape up to about 14 inches tall. Leaf: Leaves up to about 6 inches long. Bloom Information Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May Distribution USA: CA , OR (link added 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]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/16/2025).