Plants
A spring ephemeral that carpets rich slopes before the canopy closes.
Field facts
HabitatMature mesic forest
RangeCentral and southern Indiana
When to lookLate April to May
StatusSecure (NatureServe)
Look-alikesDrooping trillium — flower nods below the leaves
Field note: A single plant may take seven years to bloom for the first time.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Picking the flower can kill the plant. Stay off the slope, stay on the trail.
Where you might find it
McCormick's Creek State Park
State park · 58 mi
Clifty Falls State Park
State park · 92 mi
Brown County State Park
State park · 64 mi
Your records
May 4, 2026McCormick's Creek, Owen County · Confirmed