California fetid adderstongue (Scoliopus bigelovii) is in the lily family family (Liliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,064 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in February.
Nationally it blooms mainly from January to February, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph California fetid adderstongue: observations by month (U.S.)
About California fetid adderstongue
Scoliopus bigelovii is a species of flowering plant in the lily family known by several common names, including California fetid adderstongue, Bigelow's adderstongue, slinkpod, and brownies. It is native to California, where it is known from the Santa Cruz Mountains, parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and North Coast Ranges. It has also been collected just over the border in Oregon. It occurs in old-growth forest in the understory of redwoods. It grows in mossy,...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
California fetid adderstongue by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,063 | February | Jan–Feb |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (lily family)
Yellow Trout Lily
Checker Lily
White Globe Lily
Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily
Yellow Mariposa Lily
White Fawnlily
Tolmie's pussy ears
Gunnison's Mariposa Lily
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph California fetid adderstongue?
Nationally, February has the most observations, with the main season from January to February.
Where is California fetid adderstongue most often seen?
The most observations come from California.