Prairie Trout Lily (Erythronium albidum mesochoreum)

Family: Liliaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Erythronium albidum mesochoreum is a BULB growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild when eaten raw. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Rather small, it is about 20mm long.; The bulbs are eaten avidly by children.; Young leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, thickets and meadows. Prairies and dry woods in Texas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)