Drooping Trillium is a large, white-flowered trillium of Midwestern bottomland forests, distinguished by its flower stalk that bends to hold the flower below or beside the leaves. Found from Ohio to Iowa in rich floodplain forests, it is considered uncommon and is a state-threatened species in parts of its range. The fragrant white flowers turn pinkish with age. Drooping Trillium is associated with intact, high-quality bottomland forest and is sensitive to habitat disturbance.
Habitat
Found in rich bottomland forests and moist upland woods in the central Midwest.
Diet
Pollinated by flies and beetles; seeds dispersed by ants.
How common
Uncommon
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