Fritillaria
- noun
- /ˌfrɪtɪˈlɛəriə/
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fritilaria
- The Fritillaria blooms beautifully in spring.
Examples
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The checkered petals of the Fritillaria make it easily recognizable among other bulbous plants.
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Some species of Fritillaria are valued for their unusual shapes and vibrant colors.
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Many gardeners appreciate the unique beauty of the Fritillaria in their spring displays.
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I saw a Fritillaria in the garden yesterday.
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The fritillaria blooms beautifully in the spring with its distinct bell-shaped flowers.
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Many gardeners appreciate the unique patterns of the fritillaria's spotted petals.
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When planning a garden, consider adding fritillaria for a splash of color and elegance.
Synonyms
A group of plants like lilies with bell-shaped, often spotted flowers
Compounds
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A small wild flower with dark purple bell-shaped petals spotted with green
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A tall garden plant with bright orange-red bell-shaped flowers at the top
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A small flowering plant with green and purple bell-shaped flowers
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A small European lily with bell-shaped purple or maroon checkered flowers
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A small wildflower from California with bell-shaped purple or green flowers
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A small California plant that has brownish purple or greenish bell-shaped flowers in the lily family
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A small wild lily with pinkish purple bell-shaped flowers that grows in California
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A wild plant from northwestern North America with green and purple bell-shaped flowers
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A group of plants like lilies with bell-shaped, often spotted flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fritillaria comes from the Latin word fritillus, meaning 'dice-box' or 'checkered', because many kinds have checkered or spotted bell-shaped petals; that's why Fritillaria names these lilies with a distinctive checked look.
