Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria recurva
Gentner's fritillary
red bells, scarlet fritillary
large several; small numerous.
large 6; small 20–30.
5–7 dm.
3–9 dm.
in 1–3 whorls of 3–5 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 7–15 cm;
blade broadly linear to lanceolate.
in 1–3 whorls of 2–5 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 3–15 cm;
blade linear to narrowly 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;
perianth slender;
tepals scarlet, checkered with yellow adaxially and purple abaxially, 1.5–3.7 cm, apex usually strongly recurved;
nectaries yellow, narrowly lanceolate, 1/4 tepal length or less;
style obviously branched for 1/4–1/2 its length, branches ± erect, longer than 1.5 mm.
winged.
winged.
= 24, 36.
Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria recurva
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.)
Variety coccinea has been recognized by a number of authors, but examination of numerous specimens indicates no consistent distinction. In some cases, different plants from the same population appear to align with different varieties.
The Shasta and Yana tribes used Fritillaria recurva bulbs as food.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
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