by Anne Isabelle McQuire Swartz

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Ontario White Trillium

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Ontario – The white trillium or Trillium grandiflorum was officially adopted as the flower for Ontario in 1937. It was recommended by the Ontario Horticultural Society. The trillium was also used as a national flower emblem for graves of Canadian servicemen overseas after the first world war. The White Trillium is native to eastern North America. It is most commonly found in mixed forests. The trillium was given its name because all parts of the plant, leaves, veins, petals, and sepals grow in threes. The 4-7 cm long white flowers bloom facing the sun from late April to May, taking on a rosy hue as they mature.

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Oil

Genre: Abstract