JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Red Trillium - Trillium erectum Just starting to bloom!<br /> <br /> Purple-red flowers have 3 petals that are above whorls of pointed triple leaves. The petals have a foul smell, which attracts carrion flies (and other insects) that act as pollinators.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Wooded wetland<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77776/red_trillium_-_trillium_erectum.html" title="Red Trillium - Trillium erectum"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/77776_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=USL7875SiIU5LsAXehvsjVAaACE%3D" width="200" height="166" alt="Red Trillium - Trillium erectum Just starting to bloom!<br /> <br /> Purple-red flowers have 3 petals that are above whorls of pointed triple leaves. The petals have a foul smell, which attracts carrion flies (and other insects) that act as pollinators.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Wooded wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77777/red_trillium_-_trillium_erectum.html Geotagged,Red trillium,Spring,Trillium erectum,United States,trillium" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Red trillium,Spring,Trillium erectum,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Red Trillium - Trillium erectum

Just starting to bloom!

Purple-red flowers have 3 petals that are above whorls of pointed triple leaves. The petals have a foul smell, which attracts carrion flies (and other insects) that act as pollinators.

Habitat: Wooded wetland

Red Trillium - Trillium erectum Just starting to bloom!<br /> <br /> Purple-red flowers have 3 petals that are above whorls of pointed triple leaves. The petals have a foul smell, which attracts carrion flies (and other insects) that act as pollinators.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Wooded wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/77777/red_trillium_-_trillium_erectum.html Geotagged,Red trillium,Spring,Trillium erectum,United States,trillium

    comments (4)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
    View Lion class
    You're so great at photographing flowers, always bringing out their best! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
      Lion
      View Lion class
      Aww, thanks Ferdy <3 Posted 6 years ago
  3. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
    Lion
    View Lion class
    Beautiful close-up! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
      Lion
      View Lion class
      Thanks Marta :) Posted 6 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Red trillium

"Trillium erectum" is a species of flowering plant native to the east and north-east of North America. It is a Spring ephemeral, an herbaceous perennial whose life-cycle is synchronised with that of the deciduous forests where it lives.

Info 40 0
Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Christine Young
View Christine Young's profile

By Christine Young

All rights reserved
Uploaded Apr 21, 2019. Captured Apr 21, 2019 13:34 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,925 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO125
  • 100mm