Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum)

I always point out a trillium when I see it. A stack of 3’s (petals and leaves), with a beautiful delicate flower that rewards close study – what a jewel!

January		April	July	October
Green leaves
	White to purple flower

Field ID Tips

· Blooms February to June.

· 3 petals. 3 small leaves (called sepals) offset with the petals. 3 main leaves below that.

· Often found under redwoods, in damp shade.

Links:

Calphotos

Wikipedia

Mountain Home to West Point Flowers

A stack of 3s. Look at all the colors and structures at the center.

Trillium flowers tend to appear in little colonies, like this one.