Bulb scales: large 2–7; small 0–1. Stem 2.5–3.8 dm. Leaves 3–10, alternate, 6–7 cm; blade oblong-ovate, ± glaucous. Flowers nodding, fragrant; tepals white to pink, often striped red, oblanceolate, 2–3.5 cm, apex acute to apiculate, usually recurved; nectaries at base of tepals, green, outlined with lavender, linear; style barely branched, branches shorter than 1.5 mm. Capsules angled. 2n = 24.

Phenology: Flowering Mar–May.
Habitat: Adobe soil
Elevation: 0–1000 m

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Fritillaria striata is considered rare and endangered in California, the greatest threat at present being loss of habitat due to cattle grazing.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

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