Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Trillium L. [389]

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genus_en: Trinity flower, Wake robin, Wood lily

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Melanthiaceae

family_ja: シュロソウ

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distribution_en: N.America, Himalaya, E.Asia

description_en: Genus of about 30 specles of rhizomatous, deciduous perennials, occurring mainly in woodland and scrub in North America, with a few species in the W. Himalayas and N.E. Asia. Erect, rarely procumbent, short stems each bear an apical whorl of 3 lance-shaped or elliptic to ovate or diamond-shaped, net-veined, often silver- or purple-marbled leaves. Upright or nodding, terminal, solitary, funnel- or cup-shaped flowers, with whorls of 3 leaf-like, often reflexed outer sepals, and 3 inner petals, are either stalkless supported by the leaves, or stalked and borne above or below the leaves. Suitable for a moist, shady border or woodland garden. Grow the smallest species, T. nivale and T. rivale, on a peat bank, where they will not be overwhelmed by other plants.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a shaded cold frame; leaves will not usually appear until the second spring, and plants take 5-7 years to reach flowering size. Divide rhizomes after flowering, ensuring that each section has at least one growing point; divisions may be slow to re-establish. Alternatively, cut out the growing point from the rhizome after flowering, which stimulates formation of offsets.

pests_en: Young leaves may be damaged by slugs and snails.

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comment:

comment_ja: エンレイソウ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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