
White trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
White trillium, also known as Snow trillium, Large-flowered trillium, Large white wood lily
The white trillium, recognized as Ohio's state wildflower and Ontario's official provincial floral emblem, has become a conservation concern due to its commercial harvesting from the wild. Notably, it is extensively cultivated in its genus. Native Americans use the leaves for cooking and the root stalks for traditional medicinal purposes.
Key Facts About White trillium
Attributes of White trillium
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 61 cm
Spread
23 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of White trillium
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Liliales
Family
Bunchflower
Genus
Birthroots
Species
White trillium
Toxicity
Ingestion