Fritillaria sp.
Fritillary, Fritillary
Photo by Chez Brungraber
Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Fritillaria sp. (Fritillary) is a native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lilium: Fritillaria has dark glandular spots in the lower half of each petal; Lilium petals lack these nectary patches.; vs Calochortus: Fritillaria flowers droop downward with glands inside; Calochortus flowers face upward or outward.; vs Platanthera: Fritillaria has 6 similar bell-shaped petals; orchid flowers have distinctly different upper and lower petals.; vs Clintonia: Fritillaria flowers hang downward with internal glands; Clintonia flowers stand upright and produce berries.; vs Maianthemum: Fritillaria has large drooping bells with 6 petals; Maianthemum has tiny 4-parted flowers in clusters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fritillaria sp. native to California?
Yes. Fritillaria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Fritillaria sp. belong to?
Fritillaria sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Fritillaria.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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