Trillium
Trillium spp.
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moist woods
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1 - 1.5 ft, except for Snow Tri llium (6 in.)
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three, in a whorl
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found at the center of the whorl of leaves
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white, maroon, pink, yellow or green
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April- May
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a berry
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whorl of three leaves, flower is made of three petals
Confusing Look-Alikes
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum
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common in moist woods, swamps, bogs
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approx 3 feet
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3 leaflets
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white, green or maroon, streaked
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Late April-June
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a cluster of red berries
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Distinct flower shape