White Trillium, Large Flower Trillium, White Trillium, Large Flower Wakerobin, Large Flowered Tril

Trillium grandiflorum

Physical Characteristics

Trillium grandiflorum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Maine to Ontario, south to Georgia and Arkansas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked and used like spinach[46, 61, 105, 183]. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails[177].

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic Diuretic Emmenagogue Ophthalmic The root is diuretic[257]. The raw root is grated and applied as a poultice to the eye in order to reduce swelling[207, 213]. The raw root s also used as a poultice on aching rheumatic joints[257]. A decoction of the root bark can be used as drops in treating a sore ear[257]. The grated root is steeped in water and drunk as a tea for the treatment of cramps[207]. The grated root is simmered in water and drunk for the treatment of irregular menses[207, 213].

Known Hazards

None known