Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria viridea
Gentner's fritillary
San Benito fritillary
large several; small numerous.
large 3–5; small 0–4.
5–7 dm.
3–6.5 dm.
in 1–3 whorls of 3–5 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 7–15 cm;
blade broadly linear to lanceolate.
in 1–2 whorls of 3–4 leaves per node proximally, alternate distally, 4–10 cm, usually shorter than inflorescence;
blade narrowly lanceolate;
distal leaves usually ± equaling proximalmost leaf.
spreading to nodding;
perianth broadly campanulate;
tepals red to purple, clearly mottled with yellow, 3.5–4 cm, apex spreading, not recurved;
nectaries linear, 1/2 tepal length;
style obviously branched for 1/3–1/2 its length, branches widely spreading, longer than 1.5 mm.
nodding;
tepals pale green to almost black, not mottled, lanceolate, 0.9–1.8 cm, apex not recurved;
nectaries green, lanceolate, ca. 1/2 tepal length;
style obviously branched for 1/2 its length, branches longer than 1.5 mm.
winged.
winged.
Fritillaria gentneri
Fritillaria viridea
Of conservation concern.
Fritillaria gentneri is a restricted endemic closely allied with F. recurva and F. affinis, with which it can be confused. Some evidence suggests that it may represent a hybrid between those two species. More study is needed to determine whether it should remain recognized as a distinct species.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
Fritillaria viridea is considered rare and endangered in California. It is closely related to F. affinis and considered synonymous with it by some authors.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
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