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Search Term(s): Trillium grandiflorum   (1 record found)

TRILLIACEAE
Trillium Family
Trillium grandiflorum  (great white trillium)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Trillium: from the Latin word for three because all parts occur in threes; grandiflorum: with large flowers
Native Plant
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Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Moist, deciduous woodlands with rich loamy soils
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Nutrient rich elaiosomes on seeds are eaten by ants, as a result, ants help to disperse seed through the forest.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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