Western Redbud Trillium ovatum

Trillium ovatum

We say “flowers” in parenthesis because the anatomy of a dogwood “flower” is exceptionally interesting

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Western Redbud Trillium ovatumCercis occidentalis Western redbud is a deciduous, large shrub or small, multi stemmed tree with a compact rounded form. It announces the dawning of spring, as early as February, when it becomes blanketed in a sensational display of showy magenta flowers. Its twiggy branches bear delicate heart shaped leaves that emerge light green but darken as the season progresses. By summer, unique, dark brown seed pods droop heavily on the branches, which are