Purple fritillary
Fritillaria atropurpurea
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant.
There are about 100 Fritillaria species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Caution: Most fritillarias are poisonous if eaten.
Edible parts
Root, bulb, caution