Yellow Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum )

Family: Lily Family (Liliaceae)

Other Names: Yellow Dog-Tooth Violet, Yellow Fawn Lily

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: March 31*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.619' W 84°24.996'

Interesting Facts: The "Trout" in the name refers to the spotted foliage that is said to resemble a Brook Trout. This wildflower occurs on hillsides of the deep woodland areas of the preserve. In many areas of the preserve, it grows next to its cousin the White Trout Lily (Erythronium albidum).

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.