Yellow trillium

Trillium luteum

''Trillium luteum'' is a species of flowering plants in the family Melanthiaceae, with native populations in the Great Smoky Mountains of the United States and surrounding areas. It occurs in parts of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky, usually in the shade of mature deciduous trees.
Yellow Wakerobin - Trillium luteum Yellow trillium typically flowers in April and May. Its twisted yellow petals distinguish it with a lemony fragrance. Habitat: Garden in the Woods Geotagged,Spring,Trillium luteum,United States,Yellow trillium,yellow wakerobin

Appearance

Growing to 40 cm tall by 30 cm wide, ''Trillium luteum'' is an herbaceous perennial flowering in spring. It is cultivated in temperate regions for its variegated leaves and yellow, lemon-scented flowers. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Yellow Wakerobin (Trillium luteum) Growing in a forested floodplain. Easily one of my favorite flowers. The blooms smell like lemons, and they are so dainty but vibrant! https://www.jungledragon.com/image/112008/yellow_wakerobin_trillium_luteum.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/112010/yellow_wakerobin_trillium_luteum.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/112009/yellow_wakerobin_trillium_luteum.html Geotagged,Spring,Trillium luteum,United States,Yellow trillium

Distribution

It is especially abundant around Gatlinburg. The species also occurs in scattered locations farther north, in Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and northern Virginia, but these appear to be naturalized populations.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderLiliales
FamilyMelanthiaceae
GenusTrillium
SpeciesT. luteum
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United States of America