— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) is a delicate woodland perennial native to eastern North America, ranging from Alabama and Connecticut northward into Canada, including states like Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,… Trout Lily (Latin: Erythronium americanum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Trout Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Trout Lily is a member native to ALA, CNT, DEL, GEO, ILL, and INI. Trout Lily prefers partial sun to shade and thrives in moist, well-drained soil that is light (sandy) to medium.
Trout Lily grows best in USDA zone 3-7, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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