Fawn Lily | Erythronium oregonum - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Fawn Lily | Erythronium oregonum

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Two thick basal leaves with distinctive, brown, fawn-like pattern. Leafless stalks sport 1-3 creamy-white, nodding, six-petaled flowers. Whimsically reminiscent of flower fairy dresses.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	In the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades in moist forests, and rocky meadows at low elevations. This species spreads easily once established
Phenology	Perennial; flowering March-June
Mature Height	12"
Shade Preference	Full sun. partial shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist, well-drained soil with high organic content.

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A lush forest scene with tall oak trees, green leaves, moss, and undergrowth, under a clear blue sky.

Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…