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Red Trillium - Trillium erectum <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 Geotagged,Red trillium,Spring,Trillium,Trillium erectum,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Red Trillium - Trillium erectum


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

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Epic shot! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks Ferdy! Posted 6 years ago

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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.

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Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 30, 2019. Captured May 2, 2019 12:35 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/3.2
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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