About John Raby Expertise I can answer many plant identification question base on a few simple questions and good photos. Over the years I have collected a large amount of plant references books. This has been my hobby since childhood.
Experience You could call me a professional greenhouse grower. I have worked in this area for over 30 years. My jobs have been in Texas, Florida, and Michigan. I have studied native plants in these area also. Some would call me a plants man . I have a good working knowledge of plant materials. My current career has me managing 24 acres of greenhouse.
Education/Credentials I hold diplomas from three school in Texas and Michigan. My work demands regular CEU credits in Greenhouse Pesticide Applications.
I found this patch of Trillium (I think) in a shady, off trail spot above Pacific,CA. I looked through the ~300 pictures of Trillium on Berkeley's "CalPhotos-plants" site, but nothing appeared to have these odd-shaped leaves. Do you know what type of trillium it is?
Answer Lee, There are many forms and shapes of Trillium. Much of this has to do with environment and growing conditions. Here is a link that will explain it better. http://plantwatch.sunsite.ualberta.ca/plants/wes_tri.php Hope this helps good luck John
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