California Fetid Adderstongue
Scoliopus bigelovii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Genus:
- Scoliopus
- Species:
- Scoliopus bigelovii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
Native Range
United States: California
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors