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Mutant 4-Leaf Little Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum) Growing in a dense mixed forest. Geotagged,Little Sweet Betsy,Spring,Trillium cuneatum,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Mutant 4-Leaf Little Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum)

Growing in a dense mixed forest.

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''Trillium cuneatum'', the little sweet Betsy, is a flowering perennial plant which is native to the southeastern United States, with a few scattered populations naturalized in the midwestern part of the country. It flowers in early March to mid April. It is also known as whip-poor-will flower, large toadshade, purple toadshade, and bloody butcher.

''Trillium cuneatum'' has three broad, mottled leaves surrounding a sessile, banana-scented flower. The petals are erect and maroon, bronze,.. more

Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Dec 18, 2018. Captured Mar 23, 2018 16:55 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm