Hybrid Trillium Research 2026 --The BEFORE

 I'm going to try an experiment I've never done before.

I'm going to put down in blog post form the places I'm being led to go.

Once I've gone I'll report back on the results. Was it awesome? Was it a bust?  Were the results somewhere in between? 

Just to see how well I'm listening to my muse.  

I've already been called to one place, went and it was fruitful.

1. Gobey -- Went Sat. April 4, 2026.  Found plenty of evidence of what's going on with that hybrid population.  Also found at least four new things. Never seen out there by me nor anyone.  

I'd say that was a great success. 

2.  I am feeling called to come to Max Patch/Harmon Den very strongly.

I will heed that call and let  you know how it went.

3.  Jeffrey Hell and the Cherohala Skyway.  Though I may take an electric cattle prod with me as a defense against weirdos I will heed this call.  I will NOT go back to Falls Branch Falls solo for any amount of money.  Again I'll let you know how it pans out.

Shown below:  Trillium sulcatum hybrid between red and white parents.  Perfect mauve shade that has been produced year after year. 

Below: painted trillium at Max Patch 

Below:  Trillium erectum (Wake Robin) hybrid seen from behind.  Cream parent and red parent. 

Below:  Hybrid wakerobin from the Smokies

Below:  Southern Red Quadrillium!  Four petals, four sepals, four leaves, eight anthers!  Trillium sulcatum non hybrid, but mutant!