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Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Plant Type
Perennials, Herb/Forb, Herbaceous Perennial, Native Plant, Perennial, Poisonous, Wildflower, Herb
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Flower
2-4 in. flower on an erect or slightly leaning stalk; three broad petals overlap at the base, forming a tube; petals are white to pink in color. In North Carolina, flowers are available from April to May.
Fruit
6-parted berry-like capsules with seeds dispersed by ants. In North Carolina, fruits are available from July to August., Red
Benefits
Attracts
Bees
Moths
Pollinators
Small Mammals
Warning
POISONOUS PARTS: Berries and roots. Only low toxicity if eaten. Toxic Principle: Toxicity unknown, but caution because of its relationship with known toxic plants.
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Taxonomy
Order
Liliales
Family
Trillium - Wake Robins
Genus
Trillium
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