Spring ephemeral. Seeds have fatty appendages (elaiosomes) which attract ants that disperse seeds.
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Large-Flowered Bellwort
Genus species:
Uvularia grandiflora
Common Name:
Large-Flowered Bellwort
Family Name:
Colchicaceae
Seed Type
Angiosperm
Origin:
Native: native to North America. Non-native: not native to North America. Introduced Native: native to North America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA terminology
Native
Category:
Wildflower
Flower Color:
Yellow
Identified by:
A. Swanson
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