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toadshade

Trillium sessile

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Liliales ›Family: Melanthiaceae ›Genus: Trillium

About

Trillium sessile, the toadshade or sessile-flowered wake-robin, is a perennial spring wildflower native to the central part of the eastern United States and the Ozarks. It is a small trillium (rarely over 9 cm tall). Toadshade can be distinguished from other trilliums by its single foul smelling, stalkless, flower nestled in the middle of its three leaves. The three maroon petals, maintain a "closed" posture throughout its presence, the petals are occasionally pale green. The leaves are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of toadshade?
The scientific name of toadshade is Trillium sessile.
What is the conservation status of toadshade?
The toadshade has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does toadshade belong to?
toadshade belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does toadshade belong to?
toadshade belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does toadshade belong to?
toadshade belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does toadshade belong to?
toadshade belongs to the order Liliales.
What family does toadshade belong to?
toadshade belongs to the family Melanthiaceae.
What genus does toadshade belong to?
toadshade belongs to the genus Trillium.