Pink Trillium

[midocr]

The trillium are exploding in my area. Not sure of the exact variety, but they sure are purty!

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Thanks for looking! :smile:​

 

[Bob Coutant]

That's neat, Mike -- I've not encountered a pink one

 

[midocr]

I thought so too. There were several that had some color to them. This one had the most.

Did you catch the link I posted in one of Jim's threads. It's right around the corner from you....somewhere. :wink:

A Secluded Trillium Paradise

 

[Bob Coutant]

Did you catch the link I posted in one of Jim's threads. It's right around the corner from you....somewhere. :wink:

A Secluded Trillium Paradise

No, I missed that link. I did try it this morning, but can't seem to access the site:frown: [might be my antique computer -- I'll have to try with my wife's laptop]

 

[cbbr]

Beautiful shot Mike! Great comp and I have never seen one in pink either.

 

[Bob Coutant]

Mike, Chad -- according to discussion in the link** above, the color begins to change to pink after the flower has been pollinated. I vaguely recall that JimT made a similar comment several years ago.

**Good site, Mike, with LOTS of Ohio wildflower information

 

[Pa]

Mike, Chad -- according to discussion in the link** above, the color begins to change to pink after the flower has been pollinated. I vaguely recall that JimT made a similar comment several years ago.

**Good site, Mike, with LOTS of Ohio wildflower information

That one is a beauty, Mike.

Bob, I don't know about pollination as I am no botanist, but I do know that they all turn pink before losing their petals.

 

[Pa]

The trillium are exploding in my area. Not sure of the exact variety, but they sure are purty!
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That is a Large-flowered trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), according to my wife. She is usually correct.

 

[midocr]

Beautiful shot Mike! Great comp and I have never seen one in pink either.

Thanks Chad. I see them from time to time.

Mike, Chad -- according to discussion in the link** above, the color begins to change to pink after the flower has been pollinated. I vaguely recall that JimT made a similar comment several years ago.

That's interesting! Something else I need to research.

**Good site, Mike, with LOTS of Ohio wildflower information

YES! A very good site. I subscribed to it the moment I found it and have spent hours going through back posts, catching up with his travels. I've "talked" to him several times through email. He is originally from my area. Would love to be able to get together with him on some of his journeys.

That one is a beauty, Mike.

Bob, I don't know about pollination as I am no botanist, but I do know that they all turn pink before losing their petals.

Thanks Jim! Research and more research! I love discovering new info about "old" things.

That is a Large-flowered trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), according to my wife. She is usually correct.

That's what I had in mind. Just hadn't done a positive ID on it. Thanks!!