Uvularia grandiflora
Scientific Name: | Uvularia grandiflora |
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Family: | Colchicaceae |
Common Name: | Large-flowered Bellwort |
Authority: | Smith |
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C Value: | 7 |
Wetness: | UPL |
# of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
Duration: | Perennial |
Reproduction: | Monoecious |
Flower Type: | Perfect |
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Flower Color: | Yellow |
Growth Habit: | Forb |
Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
Leaf Type: | Simple |
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Leaf Margin: | Entire |
Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
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Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
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ID Tips: | The base of each leaf is perfoliate. The flowers are heavy and result in a nodding appearance |
Gee Whiz: | The seed contains an elaiosome rich in proteins and fats that attracts an ants, which in turn eats the elaiosome, and discards the seed. |
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More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |