White Trillium, aka Nodding Wakerobin and Nodding Trillium, has been added to the USWildflowers.com database. Scientific name is Trillium flexipes, so named because the blossom nods over on its pedicel.
Nodding Trillium - Trillium flexipes
White Trillium – Trillium flexipes – Added to USWildflowers Database
We’ve only found toadshades in our woods, but the USDA says the White Trillium is documented from an adjoining county. It is a beautiful little flower.
Hey Marvin – I didn’t mean to ignore you. I sure enjoy your “Nature in the Ozarks” blog.
Just wondering what the boardwalk conditions are? When we went up in October there had been a huge mudslide that had hit the far end of the boardwalk and literally blew apart 30 feet. It was devastating to see. I can’t wait to get back up there, but am waiting for the Dutchman’s breeches to come out.
Love what you’ve done with this site!
Hi Karen – Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, there is a stretch on the back part of the boardwalk loop that is mostly destroyed by the mudslide, but an easy-to-walk path has been made by folks walking across the slide. I’ve been there when it’s been prettyh wet, and it’s not too bad to walk. Of course, you can still walk the front part of the loop to get back to where the Dutchman’s Breeches are located. Keep checking the site, I’ll try to keep things updated on flower status. Right now things are quite a bit behind last year due to the cold weather and snow we’ve had. I have seen a bit of the Dutchman’s Breeches foliage showing up, and maybe we’ll catch up by the end of March.