Fritillaria liliacea

Bulb scales: large 2–7; small 1–2. Stem 1–3.5 dm. Leaves 2–20, alternate, 3.5–12 cm; blade linear to ovate. Flowers nodding, odorless or faintly fragrant; tepals white, striped green, 1–1.6 cm, apex not recurved; nectaries obscure, purplish to greenish, narrowly linear, forming narrow band 1/2–2/3 tepal length; style obviously branched for 1/2 its length, branches longer than 1.5 mm. Capsules obtusely angled. 2n = 24.

Phenology: Flowering Feb–Apr.
Habitat: Heavy soil, open hills and fields near coast
Elevation: 0–200 m

Calif.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Fritillaria liliacea is sometimes confused with F. agrestis, which has flowers with an unpleasant odor. This species is in cultivation, and is considered rare and endangered in California.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa