16 Trillium, cernuum.
The generic term Trillium is of Linnsean origin, and its derivation
is left unexplained. It is supposed, however, and with very little
doubt, to refer to the triple number of all the parts of the plant. The
calix and petals each consisting of three leaves, the stigmas and the
cells of the fruit three in number, and even the leaves are three.
Circumstances of formation constant throughout the whole genus,
with the exception of the single style observed by Mr. Nuttall in the
species T. stylosum.
Fig. 1. Represents the upper half of a plant of the commonest size,
in flower.
S. A flower, separated.
3. The three connected stigmas.
4. A stamen.
(All the size of nature.)
