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Unknown Yellow Flower - Native?

17 years ago

I was walking in the park yesterday and noticed a group of beautiful yellow flowers. I have no idea what it is and was hoping someone here might be able to help.

The flower was about 6-8 inches off the ground, nodding bloom of few petals, about 1" long. Leaves were very close to the ground, kinda brownish green with spots, almost like a lungwort but not attractive, several inches long and 1/2 in wide.

My first thought was it might be a native orchid, but after looking some up, I don't think so.

Unfortunately I had no camera. But if my desciption isn't adequate, I'll go back for a picture and figure how to post it here.

TIA

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sharpshin
17 years ago
it sounds like you are describing the trout lily, also known as dog-toothed violet. they are a native and a "spring emphemeral," in that they completely disappear by summer. they usually bloom around the opening of trout season (first sat. in april). check this out: http://main.nc.us/naturenotebook/plants/troutlily.html
njtea
17 years ago
I'm in agreement with Elke that it's trout lily.
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