White trout-lily, Blonde Lilian, White dogtooth violet
Erythronium albidum
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 15-30 cm high and spreads 8-15 cm wide. The leaves are long and fan outwards. The flowers are held above the leaves. They hang downwards and have petals which are pointed and curve back. The flowers are 2.5-5 cm long. They are white with some yellow. Plants go dormant after flowering.
There are about 22 Erythronium species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves can be eaten raw. The flower stalks, flower buds and bell shaped flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. The bulbs are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, root, bulb