Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata)

Perfoliate Bellwort
Uvularia perfoliata

Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata) Other common names: Bellwort, Wild Oats

French names: Uvulaire perfoliée

Family: Colchicum Family (Colchicaceae), (Lily Family (Liliaceae), Lily-of-the-Valley Family (Convallariaceae))

Group: Bellworts

Similar species:
  •   Large-flowered Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) - Flowers are much larger.
  •   Sessile-leaved Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia) - The entire plant is much smaller and has few leaves.

Flowers: Spring;  Yellow;  6 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire

Habitat: Forests

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 340

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: perfoliata: perfoliate

Photographs: 147 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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Perfoliate Bellwort flower. It doesn't open much more than this.

Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata)

A view of more of the plant. Notice that the stems penetrate the leaves.

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Range map for Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata)

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Perfoliate Bellwort Uvularia perfoliata

Perfoliate Bellwort
Uvularia perfoliata