First Flowers of Spring - The Trout Lily and Red Trillium
From Conservation Corner by Susquehanna County Conservation District
May 7, 2026 · 15 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how certain flowers bloom in spring, taking advantage of sunlight before trees leaf out.
The short, cold days of winter are over, and spring is officially here. Join us as we discuss how a few flowers have found a way to take advantage of the bright sunlight on the forest floor before leaves come out on trees.
Topics covered
- spring flowers
- Trout Lily
- Red Trillium
- forest ecology
- seasonal changes
Keywords
- Trout Lily
- Red Trillium
- spring flowers
- forest floor
- seasonal blooms
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: First Flowers of Spring - The Trout Lily and Red Trillium
Places: forest floor
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