Oh spring! You bring delight! To roam the woods. Slowly. Taking in all the beauty. Here, one of those treats. Red Trillium (Trillium erectum). Those incredible petals, some so dark that they are nearly black.

It is said that the rotting meat scent of this flower is intended to attract flies and beetles. Reflected in another of its common names, Stinking Benjamin. Though normally I have no problem picking up scents, I was unable to detect the smell of these flowers.

Perhaps I should be pleased about that!

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