Harbinger-of-Spring (Erigenia bulbosa)

Harbinger-of-Spring
Erigenia bulbosa

Other common names: Pepper-and-Salt

Other scientific names: Sison bulbosum

Family: Parsley Family (Apiaceae)

Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals)

Habitat: Forests

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 224

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: bulbosa: bulbous; swollen

Photographs: 64 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Harbinger-of-Spring (Erigenia bulbosa)
Photograph by Patrick Boerlin

Harbinger-of-Spring blooms extremely early in the spring. These photos were taken on April 5.

Harbinger-of-Spring (Erigenia bulbosa)
Photograph by Patrick Boerlin

Range map for Harbinger-of-Spring (Erigenia bulbosa)

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Harbinger-of-Spring Erigenia bulbosa

Harbinger-of-Spring
Erigenia bulbosa