Mountain bellwort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mountain bellwort |
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Uvularia
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puberula
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The mountain bellwort (scientific name: Uvularia puberula) is a beautiful plant found in the eastern parts of the United States. It gets its common name "bellwort" because its flowers hang down like small bells. This plant is a type of perennial herb, which means it lives for more than two years and often comes back year after year.
Where Mountain Bellwort Grows
Mountain bellwort is quite common in many states across the eastern USA. You can find it growing in places like Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. It also grows in nearby areas of northern Georgia, eastern Tennessee, eastern Kentucky, and southern Pennsylvania.
Sometimes, you might find small groups of these plants in other places too. These "isolated populations" have been spotted in southern Georgia, northern Alabama, southern New Jersey, and even on Long Island in New York State. It likes to grow in woodlands and forests, often in shady spots.
What Mountain Bellwort Looks Like
The mountain bellwort is a relatively small plant. Each stem usually has one to three flowers. These flowers are a lovely pale yellow color. They hang downwards, giving the plant its unique bell-like appearance.
As a perennial herb, it grows from its roots each spring. Its leaves are green and simple, helping the plant make its own food using sunlight. The plant adds a touch of bright color to the forest floor when it blooms.
