Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
carica
ID:
768384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rix

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 156 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767717

Common Names

  • Fritillaria carica
  • Fritillary
  • Checkered Lily

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Description

Fritillaria carica (also called Persian fritillary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fritillaria carica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its bulbs are edible and can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fritillaria carica 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 carica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Fritillaria carica

Fritillaria carica can be found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Fritillaria carica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fritillaria carica?

Fritillaria carica

What is the common name of Fritillaria carica?

Carica fritillary

What is the family of Fritillaria carica?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-306546: Based on the initial data import
Martyn Rix (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rix' in the authors string.