Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
erectum
ID:
751754

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 340 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751087



Common Names

  • Upright Trillium
  • Upright Wakerobin
  • Upright Wake-Robin


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Description

Trillium erectum (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 erectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trillium erectum var. album (Michx.) Pursh
Trillium erectum var. erectum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trillium erectum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Trillium erectum 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 erectum

Trillium erectum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Trillium erectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trillium erectum?

Trillium erectum

What is the common name of Trillium erectum?

Purple Trillium

What is the natural habitat of Trillium erectum?

Moist deciduous forests

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,

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