Wakerobin, Western trillium, Pacific trillium
Trillium ovatum
Family: Melanthiaceae
What it is like
A small plant. It grows 15 cm high and spreads 15-20 cm wide. The leaflets are narrow and 5 cm long. They can be blue-green. The flowers are white. The petals are 25 mm long.
There are about 46 Trillium species. Also put in the family Trilliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Canada it grows in moist forests and moist open places. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves