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Fritillaria chitralensis

(Fritillaria chitralensis)

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Description

Fritillaria chitralensis is a species of flowering plant in the lily family, native to and Afghanistan and to the Chitral District of northern Pakistan. It is closely related to the more widely cultivated species, F. imperialis, called "Crown imperial." Fritillaria chitralensis produces bulbs up to 30 mm across. Stems can reach a height of 45 cm. Flowers are bell-shaped, hanging downwards, bright yellow.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Liliopsida
Order:Liliales
Family:Liliaceae
Genus:Fritillaria
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