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Fritillary, (Snakeshead lily).   Fritillaria-meleagris.   Fritillaire-pintade.France
 

Perennial bulb.

Height.    20 - 50cm

Flowers.  Purple or pink with conspicuous purple chequering or whitish with greenish markings. Single nodding lanterns.

Flowering period.  April - May

Habitat.    Meadows, grassy places, flood plains, usually near water.

Regions in France.  

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Protection in  France.   Regional protection. Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne, Franche-Comté, Picardie, Basse-Normandie, Centre
 
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