Fritillaria ojaiensis

Bulb scales: large 3–5; small 1–3. Stem 4–7 dm. Leaves in 1–3 whorls of 3–5 leaves per node proximally, alternate or opposite distally, 13 cm, usually shorter than inflorescence; blade linear to narrowly lanceolate; distal leaves usually ± equaling proximalmost leaf. Flowers nodding; tepals dull greenish yellow with scattered to profuse dark dots, broadly lanceolate, 1.5–3 cm, apex not recurved; nectaries prominent or obscure, paler in color than rest of tepals, widely elliptic to ± diamond-shaped, 1/3 tepal length; style obviously branched for 1/2–2/3 its length, branches longer than 1.5 mm. Capsules winged. 2n = 14.

Phenology: Flowering Feb–Apr.
Habitat: Rocky slopes, river basins
Elevation: 300–500 m

Calif.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Fritillaria ojaiensis is considered rare and endangered in California. It is closely related to F. affinis, and is sometimes considered synonymous with it.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa