Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii
Scott mountains fawn lily, Scott Mountains Fawn Lily
Photo: parent species Erythronium citrinum · (c) Parker James Lloyd, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Liliaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii (Scott mountains fawn lily) is a native California herb in the Liliaceae family, recognized by anther color is diagnostic feature.
Scott mountains fawn lily is a rare (CNPS 4.3) California native perennial found in the Klamath Ranges in dry conifer woodlands, occasionally on serpentine, at elevations of 850 to 1,300 meters. Flowering from March to June, this plant produces pale flowers with distinctive pink to brown-purple anthers. Growing 15 to 30 centimeters tall with slender, arching stems emerging from underground bulbs, it has a delicate woodland presence. Its leaves are typically basal and lance-shaped, appearing in pairs and often mottled or streaked with lighter markings. The flowers hang elegantly like small pendants, characteristic of the fawn lily genus.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 8 sympatric species; anther color is diagnostic feature
Habitat and range
Habitat: dry conifer woodland (+- on serpentine)
Elevation: 850-1300 m
California counties: Trinity, Siskiyou, Shasta
Bloom period
Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii blooms Mar-Jun.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
vs Lilium: Erythronium has two mottled basal leaves; Lilium has unmottled leaves arranged in whorls up the stem.; vs Scoliopus: Erythronium has nodding flowers with reflexed petals; Scoliopus has upright flowers with twisted, purple-striped petals.; vs Sparaxis: Erythronium has two basal leaves and nodding flowers; Sparaxis has grass-like leaves and upright flowers.; vs Fritillaria: Erythronium has mottled basal leaves; Fritillaria has unmottled narrow leaves arranged up the stem.; vs Tulipa: Erythronium has mottled leaves and nodding flowers with reflexed petals; Tulipa has plain leaves and upright cup-shaped flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii native to California?
Yes. Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii bloom?
Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii blooms Mar-Jun.
Where in California does Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii grow?
Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii occurs in Trinity, Siskiyou, Shasta, at elevations of 850-1300 m.
What plant family does Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii belong to?
Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii is in the Liliaceae family, genus Erythronium.
Is Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii rare or endangered?
Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3S4.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CNPS Rare Plant Inventory · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos · CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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