Central Ohio NatureThe Trilliums Were Everywhere
It was a beautiful spring day so, along with some of our hiking buddies, we decided to celebrate with a hike to Yellow Springs by way of Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park. Wildflowers were everywhere, including Virginia Bluebells, Jack in The Pulpit, Toadshade Trillium, and Dutchman’s Breeches but we were most impressed by the Large Flowered Trilliums. The area is one of Ohio’s most beautiful and a great place for spring wildflowers. If you have any interest don’t hesitate, they won’t be around long.
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As we started down the trail it was apparent that things were just starting to green up.
Overlooking the Little Miami River
Trail through Clifton Gorge
But the view from a distance was deceiving. The first flowers seen were Dutchman’s Breeches. On this day they were more common than the trilliums.
Dutchman’s Breeches
Dutchman’s Breeches close-up.
Further on we noticed Virginia Bluebells. They ended up giving the trilliums a run for their money.
Virginia Bluebells
A stream along the trail was running cold and clear.
John Bryan State Park
Virginia Waterleaf and Toadshade Trillium also made a guest appearance.
Virginia Waterleaf with Toadshade Trillium
Toadshade Trilium
Trout Lillys were making a good case for flower of the day.
Trout Lilly
But who invited the Wild Ginger?
Wild Ginger
There were also cameos by some other plants and flowers. Not all of which were identified.
Any guesses?
Large-flowered Bellwort, (Donna)
Wild Leeks (Ramps)
Jack in The Pulpit
Rue Anemone, (Donna)
Another one we haven’t identified yet.
Marsh Marigolds
But nothing compared with the Large Flowered Trillium for sheer wow!
Large Flowered Trilliums
Trilliums everywhere!
Large Flowered Trillium
Finally after all the excitement it was time for a rest.
A interesting tree along the trail.
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Thanks for stopping by.
Your flowers are so far ahead of ours!
I love those trilliums. They appear to be much larger than the Pacific Trillium that we have here.
Beautiful photos of the flowers! You’re a week or two ahead of us, I hope to find the double green trillium that I found last year.
Your Trilliums are so much more abundant than ours. They’re pretty rare around here and I’ve only seen the Toadshade variety along a river in the Sierras (many, many years ago). That’s certainly a wonderful collection of wildflowers!
What a treat to see so many wild flowers.
You got some great photos of these beauties. Many of them, like the Virginia bluebells, don’t grow here so it’s a real treat to see them. The trilliums are beautiful too. I don’t recognize the unknowns.