Sessile Trillium (Trillium sessile)

Family: Lily Family (Liliaceae)

Other Names: Toadshade

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: March 25*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.676' W 84°25.089'

Interesting Facts: This species is relatively common in the deep woodland areas of the preserve. Trillium, Bloodroot and Dutchman's Breeches have a special outgrowth on their seed coats which ants carry away soon after ripening. Picking this flower will kill the entire plant.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.