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Hooker's Fairybells

Disporum hookeri

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Illustration of Hooker's Fairybells (Disporum hookeri)

Hooker's Fairybells is a delicate plant with small, bell-shaped flowers that hang gracefully from slender stems. Its berries are an important food source for wildlife. This species adds a touch of magic to forest floors.

Habitat
It grows in shaded, moist woodlands.
Diet
Birds and small mammals eat its berries, aiding in seed dispersal.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Hooker's Fairybells

The best time to see a Hooker's Fairybells is March–May, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,132 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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