Question: Hi! I'm wondering about this varigated trillium we saw while we were hiking in northern California. The woods were full …
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Hi! I'm wondering about this varigated trillium we saw while we were hiking in northern California. The woods were full of great white trillium, and then we stumbled on this varigated plant. In my 30 years of hiking the Pacific Northwest, I've never seen one. Is it rare? Do you know about this one? Thank you! Sincerely, Samantha Gobba
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Dear gilmansa, good morning. I can't answer your question as to why this species is variegated. I do know that within this genus there are harmless viral infections that cause unusual coloration to the petals. It may occur here with your image. Best wishes.
