[4] Chamaelirium luteum can be found in temperate North America, United States and Canada.

[4] The etymology of Chamaelirium luteum comes from the Greek and means: chamai = "on the ground" and leirion = "lilly", and the Latin luteus = "yellow".

[6] Chamaelirium luteum prefers moist, well drained and acidic soil (pH: 4.5 – 6) with a high humus content.

For propagation through root division the rhizomes can be divided by cutting them into pieces of 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm).

To support the plants with nutrients, pine needles, rotted conifer-derived sawdust or bark mulch should be added to the top soil.

[9] Today it is used to treat menstrual problems, pregnancy complaints, fertility issues, ovarian cysts and diuretic[7] The rhizomes can be harvested after six years and is done in Fall after collecting the mature seeds.

[7] The bioactive components are a mixture of steroidal saponins, including chamaelirin and aglycone diosgenin.