Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) is named for the mottled brown leaves resembling markings on trout. The source of another name, “Dog Tooth Lily,” is hidden. My surmise was the pointed flower petals, instead it is for the pointed corms, modified stems developing underground and used to store energy to survive winter conditions.
An individual Trout Lily is seen here in an environmental shot, cradled by a tree root, and in a macro with the leaves that suggest the common name. Both shots are from the Canon 100 mm “macro” lens. All photographs in this series are from my May 5, 2020 afternoon visit during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Trout Lily with environment
Trout Lily flower with basal, mottled leaves
Michael Stephen Wills Photography 
Thanks Michael! Your nature photography is always a special treat to enjoy. Thank goodness Covid-19 doesn’t keep us away from our nearby walks with nature.
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We are fortunate to have nature readily accessible.
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