Paris polyphylla Manettia we were botanizing north of

we were botanizing north of Hanoi and after finding our road washed out

lying flat against the soil

each dripping with flowers composed of large white spurs attached to a dramatic raspberry cup

light green fronds

Paris polyphylla Manettia we were botanizing north ofStrange as it may seem, this paris hails from China, where it is widespread throughout the southern region in conditions similar to where trillium grow. In fact, paris is a trillium cousin, although the above ground appearance is quite different. Paris polyphylla is relatively easy to grow, provided you don't start with dried up, mostly dead rhizomes sold by many bulb dealers. In spring, the 2' tall stalks are topped with an umbrella of 12 or more