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Fawn lily

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Lilliopsida
Subclass:Liliidae
Order:Liliales
Family:Liliaceae
Genus:Erythronium

Erythronium is a genus of cormous perennials, usually spring-flowering. They have attractive pendant flowers and mottled leaves and are hardy. Many are best grown in shade so that the corms don't overheat or dry out.

Propagation: best by seed in autumn or by division of corms.

Uses: the corm is edible cooked or dried and can be ground into flour. The leaves can also be cooked.

Ref: ITIS 42926

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