Trillium erectum
Bethroot, Birthroot
Other regional names: Birthwort +9 more
- Birthwort
- Ill Scented Trillium
- Ill Scented Wakerobin
- Purple Trillium
- Red Benjamin
- Red Trillium
- Stinking Benjamin
- Wakerobin
- Wet Dog Trillium
- Wet Dog Wakerobin
Also known as: Trillium erectum f. erectum
- Trillium erectum f. erectum
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melanthiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Trillium erectum (commonly known as Bethroot or Birthroot) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Melanthiaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia