I found this lone little guy late one evening after a day of scouting. He must have been pretty eager to bloom because there weren't many signs of others in the area. Though Mr. Kurz did mention that they tend to thrive when they aren't in competition.
Also, I have always referred to this as Yellow Trout Lily. In Don's Ozark Wildflowers, the white variety is referred to as "trout lily," but the yellow is not. Am I correct in referring to this as trout lily, too?
I also wanted to point out that there is no black background on this one.
Posted by Brad Mangas on April 8, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Sweet shot Dominic, very cool flower. I really like your capture and variety of wildflowers. You must have a really good time scouting them out. Keep up the wonderful work.
Oh by the way, it looks great without the black background.
Brad
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 8, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Hi Dominic, I thought it was a new "camo" background drape! Sweet flower and I like the nice environmental setting. Thanks for sharing.
BTW, you haven't said yet whether or not you'll be able to squeeze in the Spring Gathering .... I'm waiting!
Posted by Jason C. Doss on April 8, 2008 at 12:20 PM
I am the first to admit that I am a botanical idiot, but I was going to ask if that was really a trout lilly since that's one of the half-dozen plants I claim to be able to identify. Glad you headed me off at the pass!
I kind of like the black backgrounds sometimes. This one probably would have been fine, but it's quite good as-is! Thanks for sharing!
Dominic, this photo would have been much better with the black background.
Actually, both names are interchangeable with both species. To further complicate the issue, there are two yellow dogtooth violets or trout lillies. I explain the difference in my book. I don't know what copy you have but mine says "white dogtooth violet" and "yellow dogtooth violet" as the lead common names.
I go on to explain the other common name in the comments section. Judging by the shape of the leaves in your photo, I'd say that you have Erythronium rostratum. The flower continues to open and lifts to an almost vertical position unlike Erythronium americanum which has a bit narrower leaves with a flower that opens at a 90-degree angle.
Dominic, this photo would have been much better without the black background. Just kidding! The composition is quite elegant.
Judging by the narrowness of the leaves and the outfront, in your face flower instead of one reaching for the sky, I would say yes, it is Erythronium americanum.
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8 repliesAlso, I have always referred to this as Yellow Trout Lily. In Don's Ozark Wildflowers, the white variety is referred to as "trout lily," but the yellow is not. Am I correct in referring to this as trout lily, too?
I also wanted to point out that there is no black background on this one.
Oh by the way, it looks great without the black background.
Brad
BTW, you haven't said yet whether or not you'll be able to squeeze in the Spring Gathering .... I'm waiting!
I kind of like the black backgrounds sometimes. This one probably would have been fine, but it's quite good as-is! Thanks for sharing!
Actually, both names are interchangeable with both species. To further complicate the issue, there are two yellow dogtooth violets or trout lillies. I explain the difference in my book. I don't know what copy you have but mine says "white dogtooth violet" and "yellow dogtooth violet" as the lead common names.
I go on to explain the other common name in the comments section. Judging by the shape of the leaves in your photo, I'd say that you have Erythronium rostratum. The flower continues to open and lifts to an almost vertical position unlike Erythronium americanum which has a bit narrower leaves with a flower that opens at a 90-degree angle.
You got that Kentucky wildflower book yet????
Best,
Don
And no, I haven't gotten the book yet.
Is this the Erythronium americanum?
Judging by the narrowness of the leaves and the outfront, in your face flower instead of one reaching for the sky, I would say yes, it is Erythronium americanum.
Actually I just call it a great shot Dominic, I like the black background the best.