Pacific Fawn-lily
Erythronium helenae
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 15-38 cm high and spreads 10 cm wide. The leaves spread out. They are green with chocolate brown mottles. The flowers have white to cream petals. These are darker near the centre. The anthers are cream.
There are about 22 Erythronium species.
Where it is found
It occurs in wooded, scrub covered moist volcanic slopes. It needs good drainage. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root