Three petals, three leaves and three stigmas—that"s the white trillium for you, whose name is derived from the Latin word for "three." Native to eastern North America, this spring species is one of the most common woodland wildflowers. Unlike some impulsive blossoms that burst into colour at the slightest hint of warmth, this plant is a slow bloomer. From gracing US postage stamps to being the state wildflower of Ohio and an official symbol of Canada"s Ontario, the white trillium is ingrained in the culture of many countries. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the plant has earned its stripes in the world of herbal medicine. So, next time you find yourself wandering through the woodland realm, keep an eye out for this floral gem!
The white trilliums in Ontario, Canada
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
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Taking a New Year nap
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Lighting up the Dolomites
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Happy St Andrews Day!
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Stormont Estate, Northern Ireland
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Apple trees in spring, Germany
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Brown-throated three-toed sloth
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One on land, a million in space
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Whos snoozing?
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Festival fever
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Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
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Nature’s blue wonder
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A different kind of toucan
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Birch trees, Drammen, Norway
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Mothering Sunday
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International Cheetah Day
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A pink moon over Arizona
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Finding maths in nature
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Blue as far as the eye can see
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A Balearic islet
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To the infinite and back
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Solo on the savanna
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Why are blackbirds tied to winter?
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Christmas Day
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Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland
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West of Windermere
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Halfway there