Erythronium morphology
Jane McGary (Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:59:32 PST)

I have been asked to write a brief review of Chris Clennett, "The
Genus Erythronium," a recently published Kew monograph. I was puzzled
to encounter the phrase "sac-like appendages" applied to the
structures seen on some western American species. In other literature
I have seen these called "auricles." Does Clennet's avoidance of the
word "auricle" mean that it has been misused by previous authors in
reference to Erythronium?

I hope one or more of our academic botanists can clarify this for me.

Thanks,
Jane McGary
Portland, Oregon, USA