Fritillaria pluriflora facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fritillaria pluriflora |
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Fritillaria
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pluriflora
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The adobe lily (scientific name: Fritillaria pluriflora) is a beautiful and rare wildflower. It grows mainly in California, especially in the northern parts. You can find it in special adobe clay soils. These soils are found in the Coast Ranges and the lower hills of the Central Valley. It grows from Tehama and Mendocino Counties down to Solano County.
What Does the Adobe Lily Look Like?
The adobe lily grows a straight stem that can be anywhere from 10 to 50 cm (3.9 to 19.7 in) (about 4 to 20 inches) tall. It has several thick, long leaves. These leaves are shaped like ovals and have wavy edges. Most of them grow in a bunch close to the ground.
The Adobe Lily's Unique Flowers
The flowers of the adobe lily hang downwards, like they are nodding. They are a bright pink color. Each petal-like part, called a tepal, can be up to 4 cm (1.6 in) (about 1.5 inches) long.
In the middle of the flower, you'll see a pinkish or yellowish nectary. This is where the plant produces nectar to attract pollinators. There are also bright yellow anthers. Anthers are part of the flower that hold pollen.
