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Pseudotrillium rivale  (S. Watson) S. B Farmer
Siskiyou wakerobin
Pseudotrillium rivale is a perennial herb that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
also called Trillium rivale
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Genus: Pseudotrillium
Family: Melanthiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 4 - broad endemic / strong indicator

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF

Alternate Names:
JEFTrillium rivale
PLANTSTrillium rivale
Information about  Pseudotrillium rivale from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
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[Wikipedia] Etymology, Uses: Pseudotrillium is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae. Its sole species, Pseudotrillium rivale, is commonly known as the brook wakerobin.[5] It is endemic to the Siskiyou Mountains of southern Oregon and northern California. The Latin specific epithet rivale means ?growing by streams?, with reference to a preferred habitat.[6] Uses Under its former name, Trillium rivale, this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[17][18] Hardy down to ?10 °C (14 °F), it requires a sheltered position in partial or full shade.[17] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/24/2024).