Erythronium sp.
Fawn lily, Fawn Lily
Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Natve
Erythronium sp. (Fawn lily) is a non-native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
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 sp. native to California?
No. Erythronium sp. is not native to California (recorded as natve).
What plant family does Erythronium sp. belong to?
Erythronium sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Erythronium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Erythronium taylorii — Pilot ridge fawn lily
- Erythronium tuolumnense — Tuolumne fawn lily
- Erythronium californicum — California fawn lily
- Erythronium citrinum — Cream fawnlily
- Erythronium citrinum var. citrinum — Lemon-colored fawn lily
- Erythronium citrinum var. roderickii — Scott mountains fawn lily
- Fritillaria affinis — Checker lily
- Fritillaria agrestis — Stinkbells
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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