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Yellow Bell
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Yellow Bell

Fritillaria pudica
In the United States: Native · also called yellow fritillary, yellowbells

Yellow bells provide early spring pollen for honeybees via small, nodding yellow flowers that emerge briefly before foliage dies back. Bees visit primarily for pollen, with limited nectar rewards supporting foragers but not contributing to major honey flows. The species prefers well-drained soils in partial shade and requires protection from excessive summer moisture to prevent bulb rot.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) April–May
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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