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Sessile Bellwort

Uvularia sessilifolia

CommonPlant
Illustration of Sessile Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia)

Sessile Bellwort features delicate, pale yellow flowers that hang from slender stems. Its leaves are sessile, meaning they are directly attached to the stem without a stalk. This plant is a subtle yet charming presence in the springtime forest.

Habitat
It is found in moist, shaded woodlands and forest edges.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and other small insects.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Sessile Bellwort

The best time to see a Sessile Bellwort is April–May, when about 78% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 11,814 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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