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| Identification |
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Genus
Trillium
Species
erectum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
purple trillium
squawroot
Family
TRILLIACEAE
Specimen number
S11489
Data source
HtZn p177;MedPl p276;Frgnt p268
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Trillium erectum have a mildly rank smelling aroma. Purple trillium (also known as squawroot) can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is rich. This plant does best in partial to full shade. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
amenorrheic
gynecologic
hemostatic
Medicinal parts
Rhizome
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Trillium erectum is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as an amenorrheic, a gynecologic and a hemostatic. Purple trillium (sometimes called squawroot) should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the rhizome.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
unpleasant odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Trillium erectum has solitary flowers of three petals and three sepals. The blossoms are most often a maroon color.
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