Fritillaria chitralensis explained

Fritillaria chitralensis is a species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae, native to Afghanistan and the Chitral District of northern Pakistan.[1]

It is closely related to the more widely cultivated species, F. imperialis, called "crown imperial."[2]

Fritillaria chitralensis produces bulbs up to 30 mm across. Stems can reach a height of 45 cm. Flowers are bell-shaped, hanging downwards, bright yellow.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Mathew, Brian Frederick. 1996. Botanical Magazine 13: 30
  2. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=250095925 Flora of Pakistan, Fritillaria chitralensis