Faded Trillium
Trillium discolor Hook.
Trillium discolor, known as Faded Trillium, is a species in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to the Savannah River drainage system in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The plant grows in moist stream banks in upland woods, on acidic to basic soils.
Description
Trillium discolor, also called mottled wakerobin or small yellow toadshade, is a flowering plant found in the southeastern United States. It is distributed in the Savannah River drainage system, including areas like Steven's Creek Heritage Preserve and Lake Keowee. The species thrives in moist habitats along stream banks in upland woods, adapting to a range of soil types from acidic to basic.
Other common names
Faded TrilliumMottled TrilliumMottled WakerobinPale TrilliumPale Yellow TrilliumSmall Yellow Toadshade
Distribution
Global · Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina
Synonyms
Trillium luteum var. latipetalumTrillium sessile var. wrayi