Trillium Wildflower
by Kay Novy
Title
Trillium Wildflower
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Trillium (trillium, wakerobin, tri flower, birthroot) is a genus of about 40 50 species of spring ephemeral perennials, native to temperate regions of North America and Asia.
It used to be treated in the family Trilliaceae or trillium family, a part of the Liliales or Lily order. The APG II treats Trilliaceae as a synonym of the family Melanthiaceae.
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Trillium is one of many plants whose seeds are spread by ants. At maturity, the base and core of the trillium ovary turns soft and spongy. Trillium seeds have a fleshy organ called an elaiosome that attracts ants. The ants extract the seeds from the decaying ovary and take them to their nest, where they eat the elaiosomes and put the seeds in their garbage, where they germinate in a rich growing medium.
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Picking a trillium seriously injures the plant by preventing the leaf-like bracts from producing food for the next year. A plant takes many years to recover. It is a popular belief in many jurisdictions that picking trilliums is illegal. Some species of trillium are listed as threatened or endangered; picking these species may be illegal. Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the commercial exploitation of trilliums and prohibit collection without the land owners permission. In Michigan, Minnesota and New York it is illegal to pick and/or transplant trilliums from public lands without a permit from the State. However, in these three states, trillium species which are not threatened or endangered may be picked on privately owned land with the land owners consent.
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A white trillium serves as the emblem and official flower of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is an official symbol of the Government of Ontario. The large white trillium is the official wildflower of Ohio.
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May 26th, 2013
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Comments (22)
Jasna Dragun
Congratulations, your fellow artist chose this work as "Pick Of The Week" in The "Global Flowers Photography" !! Check out the group gallery and select another artist!
Debra Lynch
Hi Kay love this beautiful flower, you really brought all the beauty out in this lovely work. L/F
Kathleen Struckle
Gorgeous Kay. F/L
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so very much, Kathleen, appreciate nomination for "Pick Of The Week" in "Global Flowers Photography" group!
Randy Rosenberger
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been chosen for a feature on the homepage of our WFS group. Congratulations for this accomplishment. Well deserved!
Vickie Emms
Congratulations on your promotion in the Wildflowers Flower Discussion in Floral Throw Pillows Group - voted, liked and favorited - Pinned