Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria brandegeei
Gentner's fritillary
Greenhorn fritillary
large several; small numerous.
large 8–12; small 60–200 or more.
5–7 dm.
4–10 dm.
in 1–3 whorls of 3–5 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 7–15 cm;
blade broadly linear to lanceolate.
in 1–2 whorls of 4–8 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 4–11 cm;
blade lanceolate.
spreading to nodding;
perianth broadly campanulate;
tepals red to purple, clearly mottled with yellow, 3.5–4 cm, apex spreading, not recurved;
nectaries linear, 1/2 tepal length;
style obviously branched for 1/3–1/2 its length, branches widely spreading, longer than 1.5 mm.
nodding;
tepals pinkish to purplish, oblong-lanceolate, 1.2–2 cm;
nectaries green with reddish margins, lanceolate, 1/3 tepal length;
style unbranched.
winged.
winged.
= 24.
Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria brandegeei
Of conservation concern.
Fritillaria gentneri is a restricted endemic closely allied with F. recurva and F. affinis, with which it can be confused. Some evidence suggests that it may represent a hybrid between those two species. More study is needed to determine whether it should remain recognized as a distinct species.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
Of conservation concern.
This species is rare and under pressure from cattle grazing.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
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