| Wildflower Information for Trillium sessile | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Toadshade, Sessile trillium |
| Family | Melanthiaceae (Bunchflower family) |
| Flowers | color: red, brown petals: three |
| Leaves | whorled |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | April |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Trillium sessile
Common name(s): Toadshade, Sessile trillium