Trillium
Trillium erectum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Lilliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Melanthiaceae Genus: Trillium L.
Species
See text box. Download high resolution version (712x678, 80 KB)Trillium erectum. ... Scientific classification or biological classification is a method by which biologists group and categorize species of organisms. ... Divisions Green algae Chlorophyta Charophyta Land plants (embryophytes) Non-vascular plants (bryophytes) Marchantiophyta—liverworts Anthocerotophyta—hornworts Bryophyta—mosses Vascular plants (tracheophytes) †Rhyniophyta—rhyniophytes †Zosterophyllophyta—zosterophylls Lycopodiophyta—clubmosses †Trimerophytophyta—trimerophytes Pteridophyta—ferns and horsetails Seed plants (spermatophytes) †Pteridospermatophyta—seed ferns Pinophyta—conifers Cycadophyta—cycads Ginkgophyta—ginkgo Gnetophyta—gnetae Magnoliophyta—flowering plants... It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... Hemerocallis flower, with three flower parts in each whorl Wheat, an economically important monocot The monocotyledons or Monocots are a group of flowering plants, (angiosperms) dominating great parts of the earth. ... Families Alstroemeriaceae Campynemataceae Colchicaceae Corsiaceae Liliaceae Luzuriagaceae Melanthiaceae Philesiaceae Ripogonaceae Smilacaceae Liliales is an order of monocotyledonous flowering plants. ... Genera See text The family Melanthiaceae (formerly Trilliaceae) consists of a number of genera petaloid, lilioid monocot flowering plants. ... Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as  , (May 23, 1707[1] – January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[2] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biodiversity. ... Species See text box. ...

Trillium is a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to temperate regions of North America and Asia. They used to be treated in the family Trilliaceae or Trillium family, a part of the Liliales or Lily order. The AGP II treats Trilliaceae as a synonym of the family Melanthiaceae. Common names include trillium, wakerobin, and birthroot. The above ground parts of Trilliums are scapes with three large, leafy bracts with the true leaves underground as a papery covering around the rhizomes. The term trillium can have multiple meanings: Trillium, a genus of flowering plants Trillium Report, a German medical magazine Trillium series, a series of fantasy novels by Andre Norton, Marion Zimmer Bradley and Julian May In Ontario, Canada Trillium Book Award Trillium Health Centre Trillium Railway See also Trillian Trillion... It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... World map showing the location of Asia. ... Genera Amianthium Chamaelirium Chionographis Daiswa Helonias Heloniopsis Kinugasa Melanthium Paris Pseudotrillium Schoenocaulon Stenanthium Trillidium Trillium Veratrum Xerophyllum Ypsilandra Zigadenus The family Melanthaceae (Trilliaceae) consists of a number of genera petaloid, lilioid monocot flowering plants. ... Families Alstroemeriaceae Campynemataceae Colchicaceae Corsiaceae Liliaceae Luzuriagaceae Melanthiaceae Philesiaceae Ripogonaceae Smilacaceae Liliales is an order of monocotyledonous flowering plants. ... The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group is an international group of systematic botanists who have come together to try to establish a consensus view of the taxonomy of flowering plants in the light of the rapid rise of molecular systematics. ... Genera Amianthium Chamaelirium Chionographis Daiswa Helonias Heloniopsis Kinugasa Melanthium Paris Pseudotrillium Schoenocaulon Stenanthium Trillidium Trillium Veratrum Xerophyllum Ypsilandra Zigadenus The family Melanthaceae (Trilliaceae) consists of a number of genera petaloid, lilioid monocot flowering plants. ... In scientific classification, synonymy is the existence of multiple systematic names to label the same organism. ... Genera See text The family Melanthiaceae (formerly Trilliaceae) consists of a number of genera petaloid, lilioid monocot flowering plants. ... Scape is a type of online facebook similar to Friendster and TheFaceBook but with features that resemble Xanga and WebShots. ... Toothed bracts on Rhinanthus minor In botany, a bract is a modified or specialized leaf, from the axil of which a flower or flower stalk arises; or a bract may be any leaf associated with an inflorescence. ... Ginger rhizome A rhizome is, in botany, a usually underground, horizontal stem of a plant that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. ...

Western Wake Robin Trillium ovatum

In the east of North America, the most common is Trillium grandiflorum (Large-flowered Trillium). This plant has a large, often white, three-petaled flower above three broad bracts that look like leaves. The name was given by Linnaeus. Trillium grandiflorum is often the first wildflower noticed by casual walkers; other spring wildflowers are much less apparent. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 796 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1392 × 1048 pixel, file size: 456 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Trillium ovatum Description: Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) flower and foliage Viewpoint location: Mulkey Creek Trail, Bald Hill Trail System, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Lat/Long: 44. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 796 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1392 × 1048 pixel, file size: 456 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Trillium ovatum Description: Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) flower and foliage Viewpoint location: Mulkey Creek Trail, Bald Hill Trail System, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Lat/Long: 44. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Binomial name Trillium grandiflorum (Michx. ... A Phalaenopsis flower Rudbeckia fulgida A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... Toothed bracts on Rhinanthus minor In botany, a bract is a modified or specialized leaf, from the axil of which a flower or flower stalk arises; or a bract may be any leaf associated with an inflorescence. ... Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as  , (May 23, 1707[1] – January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[2] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ...

In western North America, a typical species is Trillium ovatum (Western Trillium) also with white flowers, that slowly turn into a shade of purple in the middle of spring. World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Binomial name Trillium ovatum Trillium ovatum, the Western Wake Robin or Western White Trillium, is a member of the Trilliaceae family. ...

Trillium grandiflorum

Picking the flowers of Trillium can seriously injure the plant. The three leaves below the flower are the plant's only food source and a picked trillium may die or take many years to recover. For this reason in many areas, e.g. British Columbia, Michigan, New York, Oregon, and Washington, it is illegal to pick trilliums. While a popular belief is held that it is illegal to pick the common Trillium grandiflorum (white trillium) in Ontario, no such law actually exists. However, the Trillium flexipes (drooping trillium) is protected by law in Ontario [1], where it maintains its very small Canadian population. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 423 KB) Summary Trillium grandiflorum, taken in Haliburton, Ontario. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 423 KB) Summary Trillium grandiflorum, taken in Haliburton, Ontario. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area Ranked 4th - Total 944,735 km... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... NY redirects here. ... Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area Ranked 4th... Binomial name Trillium flexipes Raf. ...

Trillium is one of many plants whose seeds are spread by ants and mice. Trillium seeds have a fleshy organ called an elaiosome that attracts ants. The ants take the seeds to their nest, where they eat the elaiosomes and put the seeds in their garbage, where they can be protected until they germinate. They also get the added bonus of growing in a medium made richer by the ant garbage. Subfamilies Aenictogitoninae Agroecomyrmecinae Amblyoponinae (incl. ... Feral mouse A mouse (plural mice) is a rodent that belongs to one of numerous species of small mammals. ... Elaiosomes (elaios- oil, some- body) are fleshy structures that are attached to the seeds of many plant species. ... It has been suggested that Germination rate be merged into this article or section. ...

Some trilliums have a flower which is bent downward, below the leaves.

A white trillium serves as the emblem and official flower of the Canadian province of Ontario. It features prominently on the Franco-Ontarian flag. This is a list of the symbols of Canadian provinces and territories. ... Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area Ranked 4th... Franco-Ontarians (French: Franco-ontarien) are French Canadian or francophone residents of the Canadian province of Ontario. ...

Species of Trillium

External links

• Trillium and the Trillium family
• Pictures of Trillium and other wildflowers
• Trillium Interactive Identification Key
• Trillium Fact Sheets
• Ontario Endangered Species Act

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