Species PlantsAvalanche Lily

Avalanche Lily

Erythronium montanum

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Illustration of Avalanche Lily (Erythronium montanum)

Avalanche Lily is a delicate wildflower with white, nodding blooms that appear shortly after snowmelt. Its pristine flowers are a sign of spring in alpine environments. This plant thrives in high-elevation meadows.

Habitat
It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows.
Diet
Bees and other insects pollinate the flowers, aiding in seed production.
How common
Rare

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