Twisted Trillium

This is the easiest trillium to recognize. It has large sepals and corkscrew-shaped petals. The petals are very dark purple. The prominent stamens are stiffly erect and seem to serve to attract carrion insects, as does the pervasive fetid odor.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Caroline R. Dean
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
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Online Access:http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/flora,139