# largeflower fairybells (*Prosartes smithii*) Largeflower fairybells are beautiful flowers that bloom in the woods. They have lovely, bell-shaped flowers that can be yellow or white and are often found in shady places. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 7 - **Habitat:** Forests ![largeflower fairybells](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Prosartes_smithii3614419672.jpg&width=800) Photo: Miguel Vieira from Walnut Creek, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prosartes_smithii3614419672.jpg) ## Appearance The largeflower fairybells has delicate, nodding, bell-shaped flowers that are typically creamy white to greenish-white. Its leaves are large, broadly oval, and prominently ribbed, providing a lush green backdrop. The plant often features bright orange-red berries in late summer. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Liliopsida - **Order:** Liliales - **Family:** Liliaceae - **Genus:** Prosartes ## Interesting facts - Each delicate flower has six tiny 'petals' that are actually called tepals! - Even though they have 'bells' in their name, these flowers don't make a sound! - Its bright orange berries look tasty, but eating them can give you a tummy ache! - This plant hides most of its life underground, popping up only for a few months! ## Special abilities - **Underground Explorer:** Largeflower fairybells can spread using underground rhizomes that help it colonize and thrive in forest floors. - **Berry Scatterer:** This plant produces vibrant orange berries that entice animals to eat them, which helps spread its seeds. - **Shade Dweller:** Largeflower fairybells has adapted to grow and flower in dim forest light where many other plants struggle. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 30-70 cm - **Spread:** 20-40 cm - **Flower Size:** 1-2 cm - **Bloom Season:** Spring to early summer - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** Mild - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Western Bumblebee (*Bombus occidentalis*) — Helps spread pollen from flower to flower. - **Eaten by:** [American Robin](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-robin) (*Turdus migratorius*) — Eats its colorful berries, helping spread seeds. - **Eaten by:** [Deer Mouse](https://www.snappit.app/explore/deer-mouse) (*Peromyscus maniculatus*) — May consume seeds or berries, aiding seed dispersal. ## Traits - [Bell-Shaped Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/bell-shaped-flower): Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell. - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Shade Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shade-tolerant): Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always look but don't touch flowers unless an adult says it's okay. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify largeflower fairybells? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is largeflower fairybells? 30-70 cm ### How wide does largeflower fairybells spread? 20-40 cm ### How big are the flowers on largeflower fairybells? 1-2 cm ### When does largeflower fairybells bloom? Spring to early summer ### Is largeflower fairybells edible? No ### Is largeflower fairybells toxic? Mild ### What is largeflower fairybells's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Azalea State Natural Reserve](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/azalea-state-natural-reserve) — California, US · State Park - [Fort Hoskins](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fort-hoskins) — Oregon, US · Park - [Redwood National and State Parks](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/redwood-national-and-state-parks) — California, US · National Park - [Sequoia Park Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sequoia-park-zoo) — California, US · Zoo - [Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/carmanah-walbran-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park [View all places to see largeflower fairybells](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/largeflower-fairybells) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Largeflower Fairybells: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/largeflower-fairybells)