Etymology: Trillium: Latin tres for three and lilium for lily
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-16" tall forb
Leaves: 1 whorl of 3 leaves at the top of the stem, at least as wide as long and with a short pointed tip
Flowers: white, 3-parted, 1 1/2" wide, green sepals and lance-like petals about equal in length, yellowish anthers usually more than 1/4"; solitary, usually held above the leaves at an angle on a 1/2"-4 1/2" long stalk; blooms April-May
Fruits: red to purplish berry up to 1 1/8" long, oval with pyramid-shaped top and prominent angles, odor of ripe fruit
Habitat: wet to moderate moisture; woods, forests; in limy soil
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FAC- USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos