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.
Best time to see a Drooping Trillium
The best time to see a Drooping Trillium is March–April, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,420 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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