Trillium pusillum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
751594
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 215 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750927
Common Names
- Dwarf Trillium
- Small Trillium
- Little Trillium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trillium pusillum (also called Toadshade, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has small, three-petaled flowers and produces white or pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Trillium pusillum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trillium pusillum var. virginianum FernaldTrillium pusillum var. pusillum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trillium pusillum has white, three-petalled flowers with yellow centres, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trillium pusillum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Trillium pusillum
Trillium pusillum can be found in the southeastern United States.
Trillium pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trillium pusillum?
Trillium pusillum
What type of plant is Trillium pusillum?
Herb
Where does Trillium pusillum 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-290632: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.