Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria liliacea
Gentner's fritillary
fragrant fritillary
large several; small numerous.
large 2–7; small 1–2.
5–7 dm.
1–3.5 dm.
in 1–3 whorls of 3–5 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 7–15 cm;
blade broadly linear to lanceolate.
2–20, alternate, 3.5–12 cm;
blade linear to ovate.
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, 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.
winged.
obtusely angled.
= 24.
Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria liliacea
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.
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.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
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