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Yellow Bell

Fritillaria pudica

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Illustration of Yellow Bell (Fritillaria pudica)

Yellow Bell is a small, early-blooming plant with bright yellow, nodding flowers. It emerges in early spring, often before the snow has completely melted. This species is adapted to cold, mountainous regions.

Habitat
It grows in open, rocky areas and alpine meadows.
Diet
Bees and small insects pollinate the flowers.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Yellow Bell

The best time to see a Yellow Bell is March–April, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,044 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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