A Very Rare Mystery
March 8, 2010 – 8:39 amToday’s mystery photo was taken in the woodland section of my garden, a sacred area cordoned off from digging dachshunds. I used to find these plants growing all over my property in upstate South Carolina but had to purchase them from a specialty grower at the SC Native Plant Society Sale. This native plant is endangered and is forbidden to be removed from the wild.
Notice the mottled leaves and maroon bud
Most of you probably already know what it is. But can you name the variety?
Thought for today
“The most effective way to listen is with your mouth closed and your mind opened.”
Happy Day, Trish
5 Responses to “A Very Rare Mystery”
Could that possibly be the “Little Sweet Betsy” trillium?
By Beth Smoak on Mar 8, 2010
Trillium. I have some in the woody part of my back lot. Good yo see you on Friday, as always.
Betty Black
By Betty Black on Mar 8, 2010
relict trillium (Trillium reliquum)
We see it frequently while kayaking in the spring! So beautiful!
By Marty on Mar 8, 2010
My guess is Wakerobin or Toadshade, common names for T. sessile. That plant was a delight to spy in the cool spring /early summer of the mountains or in the woods around Cincinnati. Now if only we could add some white and yellow violets and both colors of dogtooth violets! Jerry
By Jerry Weise on Mar 8, 2010
Certainly rare in Texas!
By Hartley on Mar 9, 2010