Flora
of East-Central Indiana
| Large-Flowered Bellwort |
| Scientific Name | Uvularia grandiflora J.E. Smith |
| Family Name | Liliaceae (Lily Family) |
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Characteristics |
| Habitat: | rich woods, steep slopes, prefers calcareous soil |
| Plant Height: | 20-50 cm; erect, simple to branching above; glabrous; from rhizomes and thickened roots |
| Flower Color: | yellow |
| Flower: | perfect; 6 nodding tepals, spirally curled; 6 erect stamens; 3-locular superior ovary; placentation axile; ovules many; 3 styles; stigmas slightly curved at apex |
| Inflorescence: | single flower terminating stems, appearing axillary by prolongation of branches |
| Fruit: | capsule |
| Leaves: | simple; entire; alternate; perfoliate (pierced by stem); rounded at base, acute at apex; glabrous |
| Bloom Time: | April-May |
| Origins: | native |
| Other: | the roots and young shoots of U. grandiflora can be eaten; traditionally, the plant was used to treat sore muscles, backaches, toothaches, and swelling; see also U. perfoliata |
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