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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Erythronium dens canis

Family : LILIACEA (Lily Family)
Common Name (UK) : Dogtooth Violet
Common Name (DE) : Hunds-Zahnlilie, Europäischer Hundszahn
Common Name (FR) : Dent-de-chien
Habitat : Shady and humid undergrowth of mountane southern Europe
Remarks : The cormous white rootstocks are oblong and resemble a dog's tooth in appearance; hence the name.
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :April 28, 2011
  • Location :Near Font-D'Urle (Drôme). France.
    N44° 54.058' E5° 19.198'
  • Photo Date :April 28, 2011
  • Location :Near Font-D'Urle (Drôme). France.
    N44° 54.058' E5° 19.198'