Common Name -  White Trout Lily
Scientific Name - Erythronium albidum
Family Name - Lily (Liliaceae)

 Season
Spring perennial

 Habitat
Rich deciduous woods with shade and lots of moisture. Sometimes found growing in patches along stream beds.

 Flower
Regular, white, nodding, suspended by a leafless stalk. The stalk arises from the fork between two basal leaves. Each single blossom is composed of 6 white tepals that curve backwards. Stamens protrude and are bright yellow.

 Leaves
Simple, basal, pointed and elliptical. The somewhat fleshy leaves are often mottled with brown coloring.

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