Erythronium
- noun
- /ˌɛrɪˈθroʊniəm/
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Erythronium
- In early spring, the Erythronium blooms add a splash of color to the woodland floor.
Examples
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I planted several Erythroniums in my garden.
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Several species in the Erythronium genus are native to North America.
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Gardeners appreciate the delicate flowers of Erythronium for their beauty and resilience.
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The Erythronium flower blooms in early spring.
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In early spring, the Erythronium flowers blanket the forest floor with vibrant colors.
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Gardeners appreciate the Erythronium for its unique mottled leaves and stunning yellow blooms.
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The Erythronium is often found in moist, shaded areas where it thrives among other wildflowers.
Synonyms
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A small woodland plant with early spring flowers and broad leaves
A group of related wildflower plants with bulbs, like the trout lily
A small plant that grows in woods and makes pretty spring flowers and is grown in gardens
Compounds
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A small spring plant with pink to purple flowers often grown in gardens
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A wild spring flower with bright yellow petals that grows in western North America
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A small wild plant with white flowers and orange spots that grows near melting snow in mountains
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A North American wildflower in the lily family with single white flowers and yellow centers
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A small eastern North American lily with yellow flowers and leaves with dark spots
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A plant from California in the lily family with creamy white flowers sometimes slightly yellow
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A group of related wildflower plants with bulbs, like the trout lily
Surface Forms
Etymology
Erythronium comes from Greek parts erythro- 'red' and -onion 'onion' or 'bulb'. It names a small plant with a bulb, so thinking of a 'red onion' gives an easy image to remember that Erythronium is a bulbous flower, even though not all kinds are bright red.