...in the northeast (specifically Maine).
went for a nice little nature hike, and every now and then i'd pass an unusually pretty white flower. i'll describe it: tends to grow by itself, doesn't grow more than 8 inches or so. from the stem of the plant branch out three big nonverigated leaves (the flower sits in the middle) that form a triquetra. the white flower is also made up of 3 petals, and within the center of the petals is fuschia pink. between each petal is a thin green mini-leaf (3 alltogether). the pollen part is yellow. i should add that the flower itself is about 1/3 the size of each green leaf.
what are they? they're quite exquisite -- so pretty that i wouldnt doubt it if they were poisonous. just wondering because i really wanted to pick one.
2007-05-27 14:31:56 · 4 answers · asked by DEATHbyViOLET 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
It sounds like a species of Trillium... picking one is fine, just don't try to eat it.
I've nice book here from the library called "Flora of the Northeast," by Dennis Magee and Harry Ahles. It you look through the library's botany section, you'll even find some books with pictures.
2007-05-27 16:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by BotanyDave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the large-flowered trillium (also known as white trillium), Trillium grandiflorum, which turns pink as it ages. Search online under the Latin name for photos.
2007-05-28 09:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by prairiedog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i don't know what the flower is but i would suggest looking in a flower or tree field guide or dicotomous key, i'm sure your local library will have one
2007-05-27 23:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur mom does ask her
2007-05-27 21:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋