Trillium
 Picture courtesy of Michael J. Von Gebel |
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This particular Trillium is located in my garden.
I rescued this one as well from the bulldozers clearing
the woods for a new housing development.
Trillium is a fairly common wildflower in
American Indians used the root powder to stop bleeding during
childbirth. Its also been reported have been used to stop other
forms of bleeding including nosebleeds. Some sources say the
Native Americans drank tea for multiple ailments. The bruised
leaves are also used for boils or skin eruptions in the form of
a poultice.
The flower has three green leaves that sometimes appear mottled.
The flower is a deep, dark red color other types of trillium
have white flowers and green flowers. The trillium flower has
three petals pointing straight up and opens slightly as the
flower ages. The stamen is usually yellow. Its common name is
Wake Robin, Toad Shade.
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