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Trillium
3 leaves, 3 petals, white or maroon in color, ~25-30cm tall
Wooded area just up the bank from a stream. Mostly shade. Cool and moist.
The root can be used to treat menstrual cramps as well as being prepared into a paste to cover wounds or infected eyes to aid in healing. The young leaves are great in a salad or as a pot herb, tasting like sunflower seeds. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eggrole/
Spotted on May 12, 2011
Submitted on May 12, 2011
3 Comments
Very interesting.....will have to taste some of those leaves!! Thanks! :)
Fyi the name birthroot comes from the fact that the root can be used to treat menstrual cramps. The young leaves are great for salad, tasting like sunflower seeds.
very interesting name, Birthroot...I have only ever known it as Trillium. Thanks for the info!