This Trillium is quite spectacular. It was pointed out to me by Mary, owner of Black Birch Vineyard. It surprised me because it appears to be a multiflowering Trillium. A rare occurance in nature. Only 15% of Trillium plants can store enough energy to put forth the one flower. I would hate to disturb such a robust plant but it would be interesting to see how old this plant is. This can be done by looking at the rhizome. The rhizome produces what are sort of like growth rings, and can be counted like the rings on a tree. Trillium can live to a ripe old age. Some have lived to 70 years.
This flower is found on Patsy's list from 1942
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