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Erythronium multiscapideum  (Kellogg) A. Nelson & P. B. Kenn.
Sierra fawn lily
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Erythronium multiscapideum is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California.
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Genus: Erythronium
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 3 - strong indicator
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + POWO

Alternate Names:
JEFErythronium multiscapoideum
Information about  Erythronium multiscapideum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

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[Wikipedia] Range: It is endemic to California, where it grows in the foothills of the southern Cascade Range and the Sierra Nevada. Its primary range extends from Shasta County to Amador County with additional populations in Mariposa County. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/31/2025).