Interesting info

Attractive flower, one of the first to appear in the spring, is small but showy. Stands out in the sparsely foliated woods of early spring.

The mitten-shaped, three-lobed leaves are distinctive.

You ought to know

Height: less than 1'

Frequency: Several plants found in higher, drier areas of the woods.

Blooms: April

Range: Infrequent to frequent in woods throughout Indiana.

Also found from New England to Minnesota and from Florida to Kansas.