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Red Trillium - Trillium erectum Finally 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 Geotagged,Red trillium,Stinking Benjamin,Trillium,Trillium erectum,United States,Winter,wake-robin Click/tap to enlarge

Red Trillium - Trillium erectum

Finally 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

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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 Apr 19, 2020. Captured Jan 1, 2000 00:00 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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