Fritillaria meleagris Snakehead fritillary (Liliaceae)

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Fritillaria meleagris
Snakehead fritillary
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The Fritillaria meleagris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Snakehead fritillary.

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Latin Name:  Fritillaria meleagris
Common Name:  Snakehead fritillary
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The bulb is poisonous[100].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.08

Habitat:  Damp meadows and pastures[17], especially on alkaline soils[90].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist non-acid soil and a sunny position[17, 24, 42]. Succeeds in any soil, preferring a light soil with plenty of humus[1, 90]. Succeeds in sun or light shade[1, 90]. Grows well in short turf[108]. A very ornamental plant[1], it often self-sows when in a suitable position. Rabbits are very fond of this plant and wil destroy it wholesale if given the opportunity[4]. A good plant for the spring meadow[24, 90, 134]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[108]. Plants should not be allowed to dry out in the summer[90].

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