Taxon Report

Erythronium taylorii Shevock & Allen

Pilot Ridge fawn lily

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Taxon Summary

Erythronium taylorii, commonly known as Pilot Ridge fawn lily, is a perennial bulbiferous herb in the Liliaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Lower montane coniferous forest (metamorphic, and rocky), growing at elevations from 1340 to 1400 meters. Erythronium taylorii is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Erythronium taylorii Shevock & Allen
Common Name:
Pilot Ridge fawn lily
Family: Liliaceae
Element Code: PMLIL0U0S0
USDA Plants Symbol: ERTA4
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial bulbiferous herb
Blooming Period: Apr-May Apr-May
Elevation: 1340-1400 (4395-4595)
General Habitats: Lower montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details: Cliffs

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 1
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 1
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Tuolumne (TUO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Ascension Mtn. (3711978)

Threat List Data from the CNDDB

Threat List Total: 3
EOs with Threat Listed: Total EOs % of EOs
1 100 %
Improper burning regime 1 100%
Over-collecting/poaching 1 100%
Recreational use (non-ORV) 1 100%

Notes

Known only from the type locality near Pilot Ridge. Threatened by rock climbing and illegal collecting. Not in TJM (1993). See MadroƱo 4(4):360 (1997) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 30 January 2025].