I can only see the three leaved one. It is a trillium but I don't know which species. A very desirable native. Definitely not a weed.

Yes, if you don't want them, dig them up and sell them to native plant lovers in your area.

Thanks! They are everywhere. I googled trillium, and it looks like it is the prairie trillium.

As for the second picture, I didn't know how to put up two pictures in one post, so here is the other picture on photobucket:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk14/ksviatko/Other/Maui008.jpg

You Have Trilliums and Trout lillys... Both very nice to have.. If you dont want them, ill take them! They usually grow in forests or shady areas, dont know why they are growing in you lawn.

Yes, the second is a trout lily.

I remember someone else from Illinois posting about having an abundance of Prairie trilliums in their yard. Y'all are lucky up there!

Thank you nomoregrass and esh_ga! You have been most helpful.

Actually, we have a massive amount of trees in our yard and they are all growing in the very shady areas. We have plenty to take. Nomoregrass, you are welcome to take them. Are you around Chicago?

We just moved to this house in January, and had no idea what was hiding under the snow.

Wow, after doing more research and a search on the forum about trilliums, I feel awful that I dislike them so much! It seems like some really treasure them. My husband's cousin even offered to come and take them.

I will definitely come here first before I start complaining about what I have in my garden. My flower bed is overtaken with some plants that, again, I have no idea what they are. I'll be back with more pictures!