Trillium erectum
Most common of the trilliums in our state
Trillium erectum purple trillium
A common trillium found throughout the state in moist and mixed forests. Although usually red, it has two other morphs - white and yellow-green. The faint fetid odor and maroon petals attract flies that are the main pollinators of this trillium.
Habitat & Range
Grows in moist woods & stream floodplains.
Present throughout the state, except a few counties in the south-central part of the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers April to early May.
Special Characters
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Trillium erectum purple trillium
First season's bloom
Bud and leaves
White form
Plant form & habitat
Unopened blossom
Yellow form
Blossoms and leaves
Blossom
Opening blossom
Flower and leaves
With Mitella diphylla
Leaf shape
Plant form
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
