red trillium

(noun) trillium of northeastern United States with sessile leaves and red or purple flowers having a pungent odor. Synonyms: red trillium, toadshade, sessile trillium, Trillium sessile.

(noun) trillium of eastern North America having malodorous pink to purple flowers and an astringent root used in folk medicine especially to ease childbirth. Synonyms: purple trillium, red trillium, birthroot, Trillium erectum.