Trillium
(noun)
- A woodland plant of the lily family with a three-leaved stem and white, pink, or purple flowers.
- A genus of perennial herbaceous plants native to temperate regions of North America and Asia.
Origin:
From the latin word trilix.
Examples:
- The trillium is a beautiful wildflower that blooms in the spring.
- The trillium is the official flower of the Canadian province of Ontario.
- The trillium is a popular plant for woodland gardens.
- Trillium grandiflorum is a species of trillium native to the eastern United States.
- Trillium cuneatum is a species of trillium native to the southeastern United States.