Henderson's Fawn-lily, Trout lily
Erythronium hendersonii
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 15-38 cm high and spreads 10 cm wide. The leaves are dark green and marbled. The flowers occur as several on a single stem. The petals are pink. The anthers and centres of the flowers are purple.
There are about 22 Erythronium species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows naturally in pine forests. It needs good drainage. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America (country/location of origin), Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
It is grown by division of the bulbs.