This plant has poison characteristics. See below.
- Common Name(s):
- Trillium, wake-robin
- Perennials, Poisonous Plants, Wildflowers
- Perennial herb; stem unbranched with 3 leaves at the top; flower solitary, either erect above the leaves or pendant on a curved stalk, 3-parted, white, yellow, pink, or maroon-purple; fruit a berry.
- USA, NC
- Poison Part:
- Berries and roots.
- Poison Delivery Mode:
- EDIBLE PARTS: Young, unfolding leaves HARVEST TIME: Only collect leaves from areas you know have NOT been treated with pesticides. SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES: Wash leaves in warm water to remove dirt and debris. Do not use dish detergent or any type of sanitizer. These products can leave a residue. Cook in boiling, salted water for ten minutes and serve like greens. SOURCE: Crowhurst, A. 1972. The Weed Cookbook. Lancer Books, Inc. New York, 190 pp.
- Toxic Principle:
- Toxicity unknown, but caution because of its relationship with known toxic plants.
- Causes only low toxicity if eaten.
- Found in:
- Forest or natural area in rich woods
NCCES plant id: 1188