Taxon Report
Erythronium taylorii Shevock & AllenPilot 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
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Scientific Name: |
Erythronium taylorii Shevock & Allen |
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Common Name: |
Pilot Ridge fawn lily |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Element Code: | PMLIL0U0S0 |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | ERTA4 |
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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 |
Conservation Status
| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 1B.2 |
| Global Rank: | G1 |
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State Rank: |
S1 |
| State List: | None |
| Fed List: | None |
| Other Status: | SB_SBBG; USFS_S |
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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% |
Citation
California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 4 November 2025].