Oregon dog tooth
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The Oregon dog tooth ( Erythronium oregonum ) is a species of the lily family (Liliaceae). The plant forms natural hybrids with Erythronium revolutum , Erythronium citrinum and Erythronium hendersonii .
features
The Oregon dog tooth is a perennial, herbaceous bulb plant that reaches heights of 15 to 40 centimeters. The onions are 25 to 60 millimeters in size and almost egg-shaped. The leaves are 12 to 25 centimeters in size. 1 to 3 flowers are formed. The styles are 12 to 18 millimeters long and have recurved scar flaps. The tepals are 25 to 40 millimeters long and cream-colored. They have a yellow background that sometimes turns pink as it fades. The inner tepals have auricles at the base.
The flowering period extends from April to May.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 24.
Occurrence
The Oregon dog tooth is found in coastal western North America from northern California to southern British Columbia. The species grows in rocky conifer and oak forests and on meadows at altitudes of 0 to 500 meters.
use
The Oregon hound tooth is rarely used as an ornamental plant for wood edges, rock gardens, and borders.
supporting documents
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler - excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
Individual evidence
- ^ A b c Oregon dog tooth at http://www.efloras.org , accessed on August 27, 2009
