Coast Fawn Lily
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Coast Fawn Lily
Erythronium revolutum
The Coast Fawn Lily is a beautiful flower that blooms in spring. Its lovely white to pink petals look like little stars peeking out from the ground, making nature feel magical!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Coast Fawn Lily has delicate, nodding, bell-shaped flowers with recurved petals, often appearing in soft shades of pink, rose-purple, or pure white. Its distinctive, glossy green leaves are mottled with maroon or brown patterns, resembling a fawn's spots.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusErythronium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's a slow grower; a bulb can take many years to finally produce its first flower!
Its bulbs can be found buried deep in the soil, sometimes over 30 cm down!
Some call it 'Trout Lily' because its speckled leaves resemble a trout's skin!
The delicate flowers droop downwards, protecting their precious pollen from rain!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Sleep Bulb
Coast Fawn Lily can store energy in a deep underground bulb, helping it survive harsh winters and dry summers.
Ability
Mottled Camouflage
Coast Fawn Lily has mottled leaves that help it blend into the dappled light of the forest floor, hiding from hungry creatures.
Ability
Early Bloomer Rush
Coast Fawn Lily can bloom very early in spring, getting sunlight before taller trees leaf out and shade the forest floor.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-6 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Black-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus melanopygus
collects nectar and pollen, aiding reproduction
pollinates
Blue-winged Bumblebee
Bombus mixtus
helps spread pollen for new seeds
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browses on leaves and flowers in spring
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Coast Fawn Lily?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Coast Fawn Lily?
3-6 cm
When does Coast Fawn Lily bloom?
Spring
Is Coast Fawn Lily edible?
No
Is Coast Fawn Lily toxic?
Mild
What is Coast Fawn Lily's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Coast Fawn Lily pollinated?
Insect
Where is Coast Fawn Lily usually found?
Forests
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