| Trillium smallii (Syn. T. apetaron) is
a perennial herb inhabiting damp places in forests. Stems stand
20-40cm high with leaves in a whorl of three, each in a shape of a
rhomboid-circular, at apexes where single flowers emerge. Outer
perianth lobes, 1.5-2.0cm in length each, are composed of three, and
the color is green or brownish-purple; inner perianth segments
usually exist not. There are many variations in flower color and
shape. Bloom time: April-May. |
