[Fawn Lilies: The Genus Erythronium in Mount Adams Country]

Pale-anthered Glacier-lily, Glacier Lily

Erythronium grandiflorum var. pallidum

Pale-anthered Glacier-lily, Glacier Lily: Erythronium grandiflorum var. pallidum

Pale-anthered glacier-lily observed atop a forested cut bank along the Champion Haul Road about 3 miles north of Washington Highway 142, Klickitat Wildlife Area lands.....March 24, 2024. Note the white anthers. This variety is common in oak woodlands along the Klickitat River at least as far north as Leidl Park Campground.

Habitat view of Pale-anthered Glacier-lily, Glacier Lily: Erythronium grandiflorum var. pallidum - Habitat view of Pale-anthered Glacier-lily, Glacier Lily: Erythronium grandiflorum var. pallidum

Pale anthered glacier lily blooming profusely along old farm roads on the east side of Canyon Creek, Klickitat Wildlife Area.....April 3, 2025.

Ripe fruit of Pale-anthered Glacier-lily, Glacier Lily: Erythronium grandiflorum var. pallidum - Seeds of Pale-anthered Glacier-lily, Glacier Lily: Erythronium grandiflorum var. pallidum

Pale-anthered glacier lily with ripe seed pods as seen in oak forest to the east of Canyon Creek, Klickitat Wildlife Area......June 22, 2025.

Pale-anthered Glacier-lily, Glacier Lily: Erythronium grandiflorum var. pallidum

Pale-anthered glacier lily bloming under oaks at the South Breaks, Klickitat Wildlife Area......April 10, 2025.

Paul Slichter