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


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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

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

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