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Local documentarian Ray Olson is here to remind you to enjoy the trillium blooms before they disappear for the season.
In today’s episode of Humboldt Outdoors, Olson takes us on a wacky adventure through the Arcata Community Forest, where he encounters a forest fairy who assists him in his quest for the coveted Western White Trillium (Trillium ovatum), a three-petaled, typically white flower that is usually found growing on the forest floor.
Trilliums are ephemeral bloomers, meaning they only flower for a short period of time and go dormant until the next year. The blooms typically emerge in early spring and begin to dwindle as the weather warms, usually by the end of May.
As tempting as it may be to pick the flowers, the City of Arcata asks that you enjoy their beauty from afar. In his video, Olson notes that touching or picking trillium can damage the plant and even prevent future growth. Instead of picking the trillium, you can take a nice picture or even paint the fragile blooms.
In the meantime, check out Olson’s video above and celebrate our beloved trilliums!
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