fritillaria

[ frit-l-air-ee-uh ]

noun

1. any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria, comprising bulbous herbs having drooping, bell-shaped flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fritillaria¹

1570–80; < New Latin, name of genus, equivalent to Latin fritill ( us ) dice box + -āria -ary

Example Sentences

In a meadow-style array with plum and apple trees, blue camassias mingle with pink-and-white Lady Jane tulips and bell-shaped, purple-and-white-checkered snake’s head fritillaria.

From New York Times

It’s possible Fritillaria delavayi could have evolved in a short timeframe.

From National Geographic

Niu says the Chinese government is currently working on updating Fritillaria delavayi’s conservation status to reflect the increasing threat and possibly afford it stronger protections.

From National Geographic

In a study published in the journal Current Biology, scientists from China and the U.K. found that in areas where Fritillaria delavayi was being harvested at high rates, the herb was more likely to camouflage.

From National Geographic

But that eye-catching yellow flower and those vibrant green leaves have started to grow gray and brown in this Fritillaria species.

From National Geographic