Plant species

eastern fritillary Fritillaria orientalis

Liliaceae

Species information

Description

A bulbous plant with narrow leaves and drooping six-tepaled bell-shaped flowers. A less common species that increases the conservation value of the habitat.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

20–50 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

dry grasslands · forest edge

Light

full sun · partial shade

Moisture

dry · mesic

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

Its hanging, bell-shaped flowers have a chequered appearance; the pattern is less regular than in some other fritillaries.

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