Snake's Head Fritillary

Fritillaria meleagris

Family: Liliaceae

Earthy & Warmfaintearthy

SeasonSpring

OriginEurope

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Spring bloomer

Snake's head fritillary's drooping checkered bells in purple and white pattern a damp meadow in spring with a haunting, almost prehistoric beauty, one of Britain's rarest and most treasured wildflowers.

Symbolism & Meaning

power, persecution

In the Victorian language of flowers, snake's head fritillary means “Power”.

Habitat & Environment

Europe

Snake's Head Fritillary is native to Europe.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameFritillaria meleagris
FamilyLiliaceae
Native ToEurope
Bloom SeasonSpring
LifespanPerennial

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