Uvularia is a genus of plants in the family Colchicaceae, close to the lily family (Liliaceae). They are commonly called bellworts, bellflowers or merrybells. The genus name is derived from the Latin ūvula meaning `little grape,` likely because of the way the flowers hang downward. For the same reason Uvularia may also refer to the similarly de..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uvularia