Trillium
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With the exception of some states in the desert Southwest, all states have native Trillium species. The White Trillium, for example, is a common East Coast species, and the state flower of Ohio.
All trillium rank among the easiest of flowers to identify. The word trillium literally translates into three lily. They are lily plants characterized by three leaves and flowers with three petals.
Trilliums are commonly described as low growing, ground cover plants found in forested areas.
The top picture shows the Trillium parviflorum, a native of Oregon and Washington state, known for its mottled leaves.
The picture on the left is a close-up of the flower.
© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels