Narrow-leaved Fritillary
Fritillaria lanceolata

Family: Liliaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The stems are slender and single. They are 20-50 cm tall. There are 2 rings of narrow tapering leaves. The flowers are white and bell shaped.

There are about 100 Fritillaria species. Fritillaria lanceolata Pursh. is now Fritillaria affinis. Fritillaris lanceolata Torr. is now Fritillaria biflora

Where it is found

It grows in meadows and grassy spots from sea level to high mountain valleys.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Caution: Most fritillarias are poisonous if eaten. The bulbs are steamed or boiled.

Edible parts

Roots, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

See Fritillaria affinis;