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Search Term(s): Uvularia perfoliata   (1 record found)

COLCHICACEAE
Meadow Saffron Family
Uvularia perfoliata  (perfoliate bellwort)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Uvularia: from uvula, the fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the back of the throat (the flowers bear resemblance to this according to the Doctrine of Signatures; perfoliata: leaf surrounding a stem
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands; primarily of the Piedmont, uncommon on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Nutrient rich elaiosomes on seeds are eaten by ants, as a result, ants help to disperse seed through the forest.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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