Virginia Waterleaf is a spring woodland wildflower that forms lush colonies in moist, rich forest understories. Its name refers to the pale, water-stained blotches on the leaves, though they actually appear in spring before the flowers. The bell-shaped white to pale purple flowers are visited by bumblebees, mason bees, and several specialist bees.
Habitat
Rich moist deciduous forest understory and shaded ravines
Diet
Nectar and pollen for bumblebees and specialist Chelostoma bees
How common
Common
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