French names:
Uvulaire grandiflore Family: Colchicum Family (Colchicaceae), (Lily Family (Liliaceae), Lily-of-the-Valley Family (Convallariaceae)) Group: Bellworts Similar species: • Sessile-leaved Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia) - Entire plant is much smaller, and has few leaves. • Perfoliate Bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata) - Leaves are pierced by the stems. Flowers: Spring; Yellow; 6 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 340 Native/Non-native:
Native Photography notes:
The flowers of Large-flowered Bellwort plants scattered about the early spring forests are very photogenic. Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: grandiflora: large-flowered For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
177 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
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