Definition

Noun 1. A perennial bulbous herb of western North America: Fritillaria lanceolata is a species of flowering plant in the lily family (Liliaceae). It is characterized by its distinctive, often checkered, bell-shaped flowers which are typically greenish with deep purple or brownish markings. The plant is native to regions of the Pacific Northwest.

Usage

• is commonly known as the "checker lily" or "mission bells" due to the pattern on its flowers.
• This species grows in moist, shaded habitats such as woodland areas and grassy slopes.
• Example: "The botanist identified the rare growing near the forest stream."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, the full scientific name includes the genus () and the specific epithet (), which refers to its lance-shaped leaves.
• Example: "In her research, she compared the bulb morphology of to that of other species."

Variants and Related Words

• Checker Lily (n): A common name for .
• Mission Bells (n): Another common name for this plant.
• Fritillaria (n): The genus to which this species belongs, comprising many other bulbous herbs often with nodding, checkered flowers.
• Liliaceae (n): The plant family (the lily family) that includes the genus .

Synonyms

• Checker Lily
• Mission Bells

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific meaning as a botanical name for a particular plant species. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.

Noun

1. herb of northwestern America having green-and-purple bell-shaped flowers