Chattahoochee River wakerobin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chattahoochee River wakerobin |
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| Normal color Trillium decipiens, Jackson Co. FL | |
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Trillium
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decipiens
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Trillium decipiens, often called the Chattahoochee River wakerobin or deceiving trillium, is a special plant that blooms in spring. It's a perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years. This plant is mostly found near the Chattahoochee River in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
You can also find smaller groups of these plants in other parts of these three states. They usually grow in rich forests with deciduous trees. These trees lose their leaves in the fall. Trillium decipiens loves to grow in places like bluffs, deep ravines, and flat areas near rivers.
About the Deceiving Trillium
This unique plant has a stemless flower. It features three petals that stand upright. These petals can be purple, brown, or green. Sometimes, they are even yellow, which is quite rare! The flower grows right where the three leaves meet.
The leaves themselves are very striking. They have a mottled, or spotted, pattern. This makes them stand out in the forest. Trillium decipiens is one of the earliest trilliums to bloom. It often starts showing its flowers in January or February. This makes it a welcome sight in the late winter landscape.
