A stout, 12-15 in. stem is topped by three large, oval leaves. A single large, white, long-lasting flower arises above the leaf whorl and becomes pink as it matures.
This largest and showiest trillium is frequently cultivated in wildflower gardens. The underground rootstalks were gathered and chewed by Native Americans for a variety of medicinal purposes. This practice may have been fatal to the plant, since these trilliums arise from the rootstalks, which often die if the leaves are removed.
From Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center