Sunday, May 16, 2010

Provincial Flower/ Today's Flowers

Trillium bloom in Ontario's hardwood forests in April and May

In 1937, Ontario adopted trillium as it's official flower.  The name "trillium" came from the prefix "tri" meaning three, as each blossom has three petals and each plant has three leaves.


The blossom is associated with peace and hope.

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26 comments:

  1. KathyMay 16, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    A new flower for me. Very pretty bloom with a very pretty name. Is this by chance a shrub?

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  2. http://graceolsson.com/blogMay 16, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    very nice shot...
    when I see photos of flowers....my heart ebats too fast...i love it
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  3. Digital Flower PicturesMay 16, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    One of our nicest woodlanders although it seems to be getting rarer and rarer around here.

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  4. JulianaMay 16, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful shots

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  5. AnimorMay 16, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful capture of the the photo. A pretty white flower.

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  6. SnapMay 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Gorgeous shots of a new flower for me. Lovely~

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  7. DeniseinVAMay 16, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    These shots are super, and your trillium very beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Crafty Green PoetMay 16, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    lovely flower, the second photo is wonderful

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  9. RobinMay 16, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Such a pretty little flower, and I like it's meaning too.

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  10. XaviMay 16, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful flowers of Trillium grandiflorum.
    Have a nice day.

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  11. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Great details here, thanks for introducing Trillium to me.

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  12. Small City ScenesMay 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Aren't they wonderful. I love finding little (or big) patches of them in the woods.
    We have the Western Trillium (trillium ovatum).
    All beauties. MB

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  13. GwynMay 16, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Greetings from Alaska!
    I remember when I lived in Ohio for a few years, they carpeted the forest floor in some areas. They are so beautiful. Unfortunately, they don't grow here in Alaska. Thanks for sharing.:)

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  14. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    A very beautiful flower that I´ve never seen before. Great shots too. :)

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  15. edenMay 16, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Trillium are beautiful flowers. Great shots.

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  16. GeorgeMay 16, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    These are wonderful pictures of a beautiful flower. Ontario chose wisely when they adopted it as its official flower.

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  17. LowellMay 16, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Never heard of them but they sure are pretty - remind me a bit of our magnolias.

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  18. CarverMay 16, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    The trillium is so beautiful. I also love the shot in your sweet nectar post above this one.

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  19. SandyCarlsonMay 16, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Trillium is a treasure in itself. These are gorgeous.

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  20. EbieMay 16, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing the history of trillium.

    They are gorgeous!

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  21. RoseMay 16, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    these are wonderful shots!

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  22. Maia TMay 17, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Delicate little flower and beautiful shots. My favorite is the first one, beautiful composition.

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  23. NaveenAliMay 17, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    these are wonderful shots!
    A new flower for me
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  24. MomgenMay 17, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    This is pretty flower. Happy TF!

    Mine is here

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  25. kayerjMay 17, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    so lovely

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  26. NaveenAliMay 25, 2010 at 7:08 AM

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