Fritillaria imperialis
Crown Imperial, Imperial Fritillary
Also known as: Imperialis comosa Moench +3 more
- Imperialis comosa Moench
- Petilium imperale (L.) Jaume
- Petilium imperiale (L.) J.St.-Hil.
- Petilium imperiale Jaume
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Liliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Fritillaria imperialis (commonly known as Crown Imperial or Imperial Fritillary) is a bulbous plant within the Liliaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Bulgaria, Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms