Painted trillium
Trillium undulatum
Family: Melanthiaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 40 cm high. The leaves are 10 cm long. The petals have wavy edges.
There are about 46 Trillium species. Also put in the family Trilliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young unfolded leaves are used as a potherb. They are boiled in salt water for 10 minutes then served with butter and vinegar. They can be added to vegetable soups.
Edible parts
Leaves