Trillium ludovicianum explained

Trillium ludovicianum, the Louisiana wakerobin or Louisiana trillium,^[1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae. It is found only in the south-central United States, in Louisiana, Mississippi, and eastern Texas.^{[2] [3]}

Description

Trillium ludovicianum is a perennial herbaceous plant up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. Flowers are dark red, purple, or dark green, sometimes with irregular markings. The plant grows in moist woods and floodplains.

Taxonomy

Trillium ludovicianum was described by American botanist Thomas Grant Harbison in 1901.

Bibliography

• Book: Case . Frederick W. . Case . Roberta B. . 1997 . Trilliums . Portland, Oregon . Timber Press . 978-0-88192-374-2 . registration .

External links

• • United States Department of Agriculture, National Forest Service
• Pacific Bulb Society, Trillium Species Two photos of several species
• Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation (BISON) occurrence data and maps for Trillium ludovicianum
• Web site: Trillium ludovicianum . NatureServe Explorer . NatureServe, Arlington, Virginia . 16 November 2021.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pistrang . Mark . Louisiana Trillium (Trillium ludovicianum) . . 7 October 2019.
2. Harbison . T. G. . New or little known species of Trillium . Biltmore Botanical Studies . 1901 . 1 . 1 . 23–24 . 7 October 2019.
3. http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=TRLU2 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas, Trillium ludovicianum Harbison Louisiana wakerobin, Louisiana trillium