Toadshade (Trillium sessile) is a beautiful wildflower with mottled purple to maroon petals and a dark center. This plant is found in woodlands and along streams and has several synonyms, including sessile trillium, sessile-flowered wake-robin, and red trillium. Toadshade is a perennial plant that blooms in early spring and is pollinated by various insects, including beetles and ants. Other synonyms for toadshade include purple toadshade, red wake-robin, and ill-scented wake-robin. These synonyms reflect the plant's various characteristics and habitats. Toadshade is a resilient plant that can thrive in different environments, making it a popular choice for gardeners and nature enthusiasts.