Family: Melanthiaceae
bent trillium, declined trillium, nodding wake-robin
[Trillium declinatum auct. non (A.Gray) Gleason, more...]
Merel R. Black
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
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
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Paul Drobot
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Aaron Carlson
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Robert R. Kowal
Derek Anderson
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Christopher Noll
