Fritillaria biflora (chocolate lily, mission bells) is a species of fritillary native to western California and northern Baja California. It occurs in the chaparral and woodlands ecoregion, often in serpentine soil formations and hillside grassland habitats.
Fritillaria biflora is a perennial herb up to 60 cm tall. It is called "chocolate lily" because its flowers can resemble the color of chocolate, although sometimes they are dark brown, greenish purple, or yellowish green. Flowers bloom in March and April.
Fritillaria biflorashould not be confused with Arthropodium strictum, which is also called "chocolate lily". In the latter, the scent is reminiscent of chocolate, rather than the color. The Kamchatka fritillary (F. camschatcensis) is sometimes also called "chocolate lily" in Alaska.
Video Fritillaria biflora
Varieties
Two varieties are recognized:
- Fritillaria biflora var. biflora--leaves widely lanceolate, most of the species range
- Fritillaria biflora var. ineziana Jeps., Fl. Calif. 1: 306 (1922). -- leaves narrowly lanceolate, endangered taxon known only from one location in San Mateo County
Maps Fritillaria biflora
See also
- California chaparral and woodlands
- California montane chaparral and woodlands
References and external links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Fritillaria biflora
- USDA Plants Profile; Fritillaria biflora
- Fritillaria biflora - U.C. Photo gallery
- Theodore Payne Foundation: Chocolate Lily
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