Longbract Wakerobin (Trillium underwoodii)
Description
Trillium underwoodii, the longbract wakerobin is a plant species found only in the southeastern United States (Alabama, Georgia, and northern Florida). Trillium underwoodii is a perennial herb up to 20 cm tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. Leaves are 2-tone, with light and dark splotches. Flowers are foul-smelling, usually deep maroon or purplish red but occasionally yellow.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Liliales
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Family: Melanthiaceae
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Genus: Trillium
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