NameThatPlant.net: Trillium recurvatum

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Monocots: Liliales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Trillium recurvatum FAMILY Trilliaceae Go to FSUS key

Dig deeper at SERNEC, a consortium of southeastern herbaria.

Learn more about Prairie Trillium from the Vascular Plants of North Carolina.

The are only two known occurrences in North Carolina (Catawba & Madison counties), and these appear to be native. Read about its discovery in the state in Conservation Gardener.

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Trillium recurvatum FAMILY Liliaceae

COMMON NAME:
Prairie Trillium, Prairie Wake-robin, Recurved Trillium

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Trillium recurvatum FAMILY Trilliaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Trillium recurvatum FAMILY Liliaceae

1553

Forb
Perennial

Habitat: Rich soils over calcareous or mafic rocks, per Weakley's Flora

Native to North Carolina

Rare

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

LEAVES:
Simple
A single terminal whorl of 3 leaves
Leaves distinctly petioled

FLOWER:
Spring
Maroon or yellow
Flowers are sessile.
Radially symmetrical
3 sepals
3 petals
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Spring/Summer
Green to white- and purple-streaked
Berry

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