Dogtooth violet (Erythronium americanum)

Also Known As: Trout lily
Plant Family: Lily (Liliaceae)

Identification Guide: *Print version
Phenophase Field Guide: *Print version

2009 Live Map - View

Did you Know? Traditionally the bulbs and leaves of this species were eaten, either raw or cooked. The plant was also used medicinally to heal ulcers and as a contraceptive. The plant is believed to be mildly emetic and antibiotic.

Phenological Observations of Interest: First Flower, End of Flowering, First Ripe Fruit, All Leaves Withered

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2009 Live Map for Dogtooth violet

Below you can view the latest 100 observations that have been reported in 2009 for Dogtooth violet (If the map below is empty then there have not been any 2009 observations reported.)

Use the navigation buttons on the left to zoom in/out and pan around. Click on each place marker to get detail information about that observation.

= First Flower
= End of Flowering
= First Ripe Fruit
= All Leaves Withered

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