Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
fusca
ID:
768469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3427, f. 8-11 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767802



Common Names

  • Dusky Fritillary
  • Dusky Snake's Head Fritillary
  • Dusky Checkered Fritillary


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Description

Fritillaria fusca (also called Brown Fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is a bulbous perennial, growing in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria fusca is an ornamental plant that is native to China. It is known for its bell-shaped flowers, which come in shades of yellow, orange, and red. It is often used in gardens and flower beds, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fritillaria fusca has bell-shaped, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fritillaria fusca is a bulbous perennial that grows to a height of 30-50 cm. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs, or by seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Fritillaria fusca

Fritillaria fusca is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Fritillaria fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria fusca?

Fritillaria fusca

What is the common name of Fritillaria fusca?

Brown fritillary

What is the family of Fritillaria fusca?

Liliaceae

Species in the Fritillaria genus

Fritillaria acmopetala, Fritillaria affinis, Fritillaria agrestis, Fritillaria alburyana, Fritillaria alfredae, Fritillaria amabilis, Fritillaria amana, Fritillaria anhuiensis, Fritillaria ariana, Fritillaria assyriaca, Fritillaria atrolineata, Fritillaria atropurpurea, Fritillaria aurea, Fritillaria ayakoana, Fritillaria baskilensis, Fritillaria biflora, Fritillaria bithynica, Fritillaria brandegeei, Fritillaria bucharica, Fritillaria byfieldii, Fritillaria camschatcensis, Fritillaria carica, Fritillaria caucasica, Fritillaria chitralensis, Fritillaria chlorantha, Fritillaria chlororhabdota, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria collina, Fritillaria conica, Fritillaria crassicaulis, Fritillaria crassifolia, Fritillaria dagana, Fritillaria dajinensis, Fritillaria davidii, Fritillaria davisii, Fritillaria delavayi, Fritillaria drenovskii, Fritillaria dzhabavae, Fritillaria eastwoodiae, Fritillaria ebeiensis, Fritillaria eduardii, Fritillaria ehrhartii, Fritillaria elwesii, Fritillaria epirotica, Fritillaria euboeica, Fritillaria falcata, Fritillaria ferganensis, Fritillaria fleischeriana, Fritillaria forbesii, Fritillaria frankiorum,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

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