Synonyms: Ill-scented Trillium, Stinking Benjamin, Wake Robin, Wake-robin.
Red Trillium occurs throughout most of eastern North America.
Three, large, leaf-like structures surround the flower. These are technically bracts rather than leaves, but function as leaves. The flowers are ill-scented, with spreading petals that are red, maroon, or dark purple, occasionally white. The flower stalk is erect or declined. The berry is dark red. Bloom time is April-June.
In Maryland, Red Trillium is found in rich woods, mainly in the middle part of the state and in the mountains.
Red Trillium produces no nectar and is pollinated by flies and beetles that are attracted to the foul scent of the flowers.
The seeds have oily appendages called “elaiosomes,” which are a food source for many insects, especially ants. Attracted to the elaiosomes, the insects gather and disperse the seeds.
There are 157 records in the project database.
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