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\nBy Helen Hamilton
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]Erythronium americanum<\/p><\/div>
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In early spring, look for a bright yellow flower, drooping towards the ground (\u201cits eyes look downwards\u201d).  Each stem is only 4-6 inches tall with a solitary flower on top.  A member of the lily family, the trout lily has flower parts in threes, i. e., 3 yellow \u201csepals\u201d and 3 yellow \u201cpetals\u201d and 6 stamens in two circles of three.  The fleshy green leaves with purple mottling are equally distinctive in the forest litter.  <\/p>\n

Because trout lilies are difficult to grow from seed, many bulb suppliers and nurseries sell the bulbs, which can be planted in the fall.  Remember to buy from nurseries that guarantee nursery-propagated seeds or plants as our native plants and habitats are at risk from being depleted.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

If left undisturbed, plants will slowly spread by underground shoots.  Despite its ability to spread, the trout lily is not considered an aggressive spreader but rather a delight to have in one’s garden.  Trout lily grows best in moist, acidic woodland soils, but can adapt to growing in many types of gardens. <\/p>\n

The flowers have a short life, but the leaves remain as ground cover throughout the growing season.  It is important to choose an appropriate site, with sun in the spring \u2014 to warm the earth and provide enough light for the lilies to make and store food \u2014 and shade or partial shade in the summer.  Trout lilies are lovely intermingled with other spring ephemerals such as bloodroot or spring beauties.  They do not transplant well.
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\nThe common name refers to the appearance of the flowers during trout fishing season, and to the brown and purple spotted leaves.  \u201cDogtooth violet\u201d refers to the appearance of the bulbs, although this plant is not related to violets.  Trout lily is found throughout the state of Virginia, and ranges south to Florida and Alabama.
\nWhile not recommended today because of some toxicity, Iroquois women ate the leaves to prevent conception and the plant has anti-bacterial properties. 
\nFor more information about native plants visit www.vnps.org<\/a> and  the chapter website at www.vnps.org\/johnclayton\/<\/a>
\nPhoto: <\/strong>Yellow Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum<\/em>) taken by Helen Hamilton<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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