Liliaceae

yellow avalanche-lily

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Erythronium grandiflorum Pursh

Indigenous Names: Niho:no:ku:no (Meaning: “Yellow Plumes”)

Habitat: Moist, rich soils, shaded to open sites; montane to alpine; British Columbia, Canada to Colorado

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Not specified in the literature