Spring has arrived!
Hi White Mountain National Forest folks,
I hope your hiking legs and cameras are ready because the flowers of New Hampshire are waking up after their winter slumber. In the past few days I've seen the leaves of Yellow Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) and Red Trillium (Trillium erectum) popping out of the topsoil. No flowers yet, but these two species started flowering in the southern Appalachians in March! It won't be long now.
Yellow Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum)
Yellow Trout Lily is also known as the Dogtooth violet. The flowers open in the morning and close before night according to the National Phenology Network .
Red Trillium (Trillium erectum)
According to the National Phenology Network, Red Trillium plants begin to flower after maturing for roughly 7 years. They are insect pollinated and have a strong odor.
We look forward to seeing your WMNF observations this Spring and Summer!
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