Uvularia is a genus of perennial rhizomatous plants similar to Polygonatum native to the southern United States. Species are woodland plants grown for their delicate bell shaped flowers. Uvularia is now considered to be in an expanded Colchicaceae family. In the past is has been considered by various taxonomists to be part of the Uvulariaceae family , the Convallariaceae family and the Melanthiaceae family.
Uvularia grandiflora has yellow flowers and blooms spring to summer. It is found from Canada to the southeastern United States. Photo by John Lonsdale.
Uvularia sessilifolia has white flowers and is found from Canada to central and eastern United States. Photo by John Lonsdale.
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