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Meaning of RED TRILLIUM

Pronunciation:  red 'trileeum

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  trillium of eastern North America having malodorous pink to purple flowers and an astringent root used in fold medicine especially to ease childbirth
  2. [n]  trillium of northeastern United States with sessile leaves and red or purple flowers having a pungent odor
 
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 Synonyms: birthroot, purple trillium, sessile trillium, toadshade, Trillium erectum, Trillium sessile
 
 See Also: trillium, wake-robin, wood lily

 

 

 

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