Pronunciation (approximate): er-ih-THROH-nee-um a-mer-ih-KAY-num
A nodding yellow flower has six backward-curving tepals. Explore the photographs below, from flower details to the plant in its surroundings.
Yellow Trout Lily: front view of a yellow flower above mottled leaves. Tap to browse the photo gallery.
Family Liliaceae
Life cycle Perennial spring ephemeral
Blooms Spring
Height 4–6 inches
Habitat Moist deciduous woods and wooded slopes
Bloom dates and size vary by region and growing conditions. Native status refers to North America.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Moist deciduous woods and wooded slopes. Look for flowers in spring; local conditions affect timing.
An early woodland flower that dies back after its spring growing season. Compare its yellow flowers with the white flowers of White Trout Lily.
A nodding yellow flower has six backward-curving tepals.
Broad leaves are mottled green and brown.
Flowering plants usually have two leaves; many nonflowering shoots have one.
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Eastern Canada and north-central and eastern United States.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Yellow Trout Lily, then explore other flowers in the guide.
Original photographs: Where’s Wildlife. Identification and distribution references:
References checked October 2026. Pronunciations are approximate guides; botanical Latin pronunciation varies.