White Trillium Flower | Trillium Grandiflorum

Kingdom	Order	Family	Genus	Species
Plantae	Liliales	Melanthiaceae	Trillium	Trillium grandiflorum

Plant Type: Perennial herb.
Common Names: White Trillium, Wood Lily.
Color: White
Flower Dimensions: Each flower is 3.5 inches across.
Flowering Seasons/ Months: April to June.

White Trillium is a perennial herb that belongs to the family Melanthiaceae. This species is native to Eastern North America and can grow to 1 to 1.5 feet.

White Trillium F

The White Trillium spreads slowly by rhizomes.
The flowering stems of the White Trillium is 20-40 cm tall.
The leaves, petals, and sepals of the Trillium grandiflorum are in groups of three.
The flowers of the White Trillium are large and showy. It is held above the large, glossy, and green bracts. The flowers of the T. grandiflorum are on a flower stalk (pedicelWhat is pedicel?The stalk of an indidivual flower in an inflorescence or the stalk of a grass spikelet.).
The White Trillium species are hermaphroditesWhat is hermaphrodites?Having both male and female reproductive organs.. They are commonly pollinated by flies.

Where can White Trillium be mostly spotted?

North America

Interesting Facts about White Trillium

The genus Trillium comes from the Latin word “tres” which means three. This is about the number of flower leaves, sepals, and petals. The specific epithet grandiflorum^[1] means “large-flowered“.
The roots of the Trillium grandiflorum^[2] have medicinal value. The raw root is used for treating aching rheumatic joints, and the root barks’ decoction is used as drops for sore eyes.
Trillium grandiflorum^[3] is used in a study to determine the negative impact of deer on the herb population. Deer browsing affected the structure and dynamics of T. grandiflorum populations.
The roots can be grated and simmered to treat irregular menses. Also, the root is a diuretic, a poultice for a swelling eye, and a cramp treatment.
The authors of the book Trilliums, Fred and Robert Case, stated that Trillium grandiflorum is the showiest, best known, and loved Trilliums.

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Key References

^[1] – “Trillium grandiflorum – Plant Finder”. Accessed April 17, 2023. Link.
^[2] – “Trillium grandiflorum White Trillium, Large Flower Trillium, White Trillium, Large Flower Wakerobin, Large Flowered Tril PFAF Plant Database”. Accessed April 17, 2023. Link.
^[3] – “A demographic study of deer browsing impacts on Trillium grandiflorum | SpringerLink”. Accessed April 17, 2023. Link.

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