Definition

A type of plant that has three leaves and a flower with three petals, found in North America and parts of Asia.

Example

In spring, the trillium blooms beautifully in the forest.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a trillium in bloom?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's a beautiful plant with three leaves and a lovely three-petaled flower.

That sounds amazing! I’d love to see one in the wild.

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Root Explanation

Trillium comes from the Latin 'trillium', which is derived from 'tri-' (meaning three) and the suffix '-ium', which is often used in the names of chemical elements or compounds. The word refers to a genus of flowering plants that typically have three leaves and three petals, hence the connection to the number three.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'tri-' meaning three, which helps you remember that 'trillium' refers to a plant with three leaves and three petals.

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