Trillium discolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
751628
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 58: t. 3097 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750961
Common Names
- Purple Trillium
- Purple Wakerobin
- Purple Wake-Robin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trillium discolor (also called Toadshade, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has large, three-petaled flowers and produces white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Trillium discolor is a wildflower that is often used in natural landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including headaches, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trillium discolor has white to pink flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trillium discolor is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. It can be propagated by seed, division, or root cuttings. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to -20°C (-4°F).
Where to Find Trillium discolor
Trillium discolor can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Trillium discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trillium discolor?
Trillium discolor
What type of plant is Trillium discolor?
Herb
Where does Trillium discolor originate from?
North America
Species in the Trillium genus
Trillium sulcatum, Trillium taiwanense, Trillium komarovii, Trillium channellii, Trillium stamineum, Trillium yezoense, Trillium viridescens, Trillium viride, Trillium vaseyi, Trillium undulatum, Trillium underwoodii, Trillium chloropetalum, Trillium albidum, Trillium tschonoskii, Trillium catesbaei, Trillium camschatcense, Trillium apetalon, Trillium angustipetalum, Trillium ovatum, Trillium petiolatum, Trillium nivale, Trillium miyabeanum, Trillium cernuum, Trillium luteum, Trillium smallii, Trillium simile, Trillium sessile, Trillium rugelii, Trillium persistens, Trillium ludovicianum, Trillium reliquum, Trillium recurvatum, Trillium pusillum, Trillium discolor, Trillium flexipes, Trillium maculatum, Trillium foetidissimum, Trillium decumbens, Trillium decipiens, Trillium cuneatum, Trillium erectum, Trillium lancifolium, Trillium kurabayashii, Trillium hagae, Trillium grandiflorum, Trillium gracile, Trillium govanianum, Trillium crockerianum, Trillium oostingii, Trillium georgianum,
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-290636: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.