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Adder's Tongue (Erythronium americanum) Also known as Dogtooth Violet, Fawn Lily, or Trout Lily - Wild Flowers of ... |
 | | (Adder's Tongue - 01) The most distinguishing characteristic of non-blooming adderstongues is their mottled leaves (note the leaf to the right of the adderstongue flower). |
 | | The adderstongue blooms in early spring and can have a yellow (as left), violet or white flower with three petals and three sepals, which are supported on a short stem rising up between the plant's two leaves. |
 | | The literature says that adderstongues can grow as tall as 10 inches, but the ones we have seen are generally only a few inches high. |
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