fritillary
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- noun
- /ˌfrɪtɪˈlɛri/
- Specialized
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fritilaria
- Populations of species with mythological names like the Atlantis and Aphrodite fritillaries have declined nearly 90% in Massachusetts.
Examples
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The delicate fritillaries were nodding gracefully in the gentle breeze as visitors walked through the park.
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Most of our degraded remnant prairies have abundant violets, so the numbers of emerging adult fritillaries seem to be driven primarily by how much thatch is present.
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I don't pretend to know much, but I recognize the fritillaries when I see them.
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Atlantis Fritillary Photo: Barbara Spencer, West Cummington
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When we conduct spring fires, we certainly kill a large number of regal fritillary larvae that had been overwintering in the thatchy vegetation.
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In spring, the garden was filled with stunning fritillaries that brightened up the landscape.
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At the plant show, she proudly displayed her collection of fritillaries, showcasing their vibrant colors and unique shapes.
Synonyms
A plant with bell-shaped flowers that hang down and show a checkered pattern
Compounds
A small plant with dark purple bell-shaped flowers with green spots in the southwestern United States
A small plant from northwestern North America with green and purple bell-shaped flowers
A plant from western United States with narrow bell-shaped red and yellow flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fritillary comes from the Latin word fritillus meaning 'dice-box', because many fritillary flowers have a checkered, dice-like pattern on their bell-shaped petals. So the name helps you remember the plant by its spotted, checker look.