Flower Identification

 

I visited Sica Hollow State Park, north of Sisseton, SD yesterday.  I’ll give more information and details on the park in the next post.  I’m shooting for tomorrow on that one.

However, I could use some help tracking down the identification of one of the plants I photographed.  As I was walking the trails, I saw a red seed pod hanging under a plant.  It took me a while before I could find a plant that was accessible enough that I could photograph.

I believe this to be a Trillium, but if anyone can confirm this or give me more specifics about this particular plant, I’d sure appreciate it.

The first photo is a detailed look at the seed pod (also the “keeper” of my photos of the plant).  The second photo shows more of the leaf structure.  The plant stood about 12-18 inches tall.  The seed pod is about the size of a grocery store strawberry and had a smooth texture.  This location is a very damp, shady hardwood forest where it was growing.

ISO 800, f/3.2, 1/80 second, 60mm – Nikon D300

Thanks for your help!