crown imperial

Fritillaria imperialis L.

Fritillaria imperialis, known as crown imperial, is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to parts of Asia, including Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Himalayan foothills. The species is cultivated as an ornamental and has naturalized in regions such as Austria, Sicily, and Washington State, USA. The name 'imperialis' refers to the plant's crown-like arrangement of golden flowers.

Description

Fritillaria imperialis is found in various parts of Asia and has been introduced to several European and North American regions. It is characterized by its striking floral display, with a central stem surrounded by a ring of flowers resembling an emperor's crown. The plant is commonly grown for its ornamental value. It is part of the Liliaceae family and was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.

Other common names

Imperial fritillarycrown imperial

Distribution

DK · HR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · AT · Hungary · SE · AM · NO · Flemish Region · conterminous 48 United States · Brussels-Capital Region · Walloon Region · Afghanistan · Austria · Bulgaria · Iran · Iraq · Pakistan · Turkey · West Himalaya