Synonyms: Dwarf White Trillium.
Snow Trillium is a diminutive, long-lived, woodland perennial that occurs mainly in the Midwest, with outlier populations in other states, including Maryland. Throughout its range, Snow Trillium is uncommon and can be very rare. It blooms in late winter or early spring, sometimes while snow is still on the ground. In Maryland, Snow Trillium is known only from the western part of the state.
Like all Trillium species, Snow Trillium has rhizomes and produces no true leaves or above-ground stems. The flowers occur singly, off the rhizome. The leaflike structures that subtend the flower are actually bracts. These are photosynthetic and are commonly referred to as leaves.
Snow Trillium is not found in places that have leaf litter or much plant competition.
The seeds of Snow Trillium are dispersed by ants, as are all Trillium species.
There are 35 records in the project database.
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