Trillium erectum
Most common of the trilliums in our state
Trillium erectum purple trillium
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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 |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers April to early May.
Special Characters
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)