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In April, the mottled green and brown leaves of the trout lily, start peering through the forest floor.
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Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The trail takes visitors along Rottenwood Creek where, at this time of year, thousands of dimpled trout lilies (Erythronium umbilicatum) create bright yellow carpets on the hillsides and stream banks.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Add in some ferns, mayapples, and spring ephemerals like bloodroot, red trillium, trout lily, and Virginia bluebells for early season interest.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
After the snow melts away from the mountains, passengers can spot trout lilies, purple spring beauties, and red trillium.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
More than 180 citizen scientists participated, uploading data on more than 250 trout lily populations.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2018
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Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The trail takes visitors along Rottenwood Creek where, at this time of year, thousands of dimpled trout lilies (Erythronium umbilicatum) create bright yellow carpets on the hillsides and stream banks.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Add in some ferns, mayapples, and spring ephemerals like bloodroot, red trillium, trout lily, and Virginia bluebells for early season interest.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
After the snow melts away from the mountains, passengers can spot trout lilies, purple spring beauties, and red trillium.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
More than 180 citizen scientists participated, uploading data on more than 250 trout lily populations.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2018
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“Trout lily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trout%20lily. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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