Fritillaria delavayi

Family: Liliaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. It has 2-3 scales. They are oval and 1-2 cm across. The stem is 15-35 cm tall. It is often covered with a wax like layer near the base. There are 3-5 leaves. They are closely arranged in the middle of the stem. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-7 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowering part has 1 flower.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Rhizome

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fritillaria bhutanica Turrill; Fritillaria delavayi var. banmaensis Y. K. Yang & J. K. Wu; Fritillaria xizangensis Y.K. Yang & Gesan;