Fritillaria lusitanica Iberian Endemic

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Fritillaria lusitanica is described as an Iberian endemic, found only in Portugal and Spain but there have been recent reports of occasional sightings in Morocco, so perhaps its endemistic status is under threat. It is quite a tall species reaching up to 50 cm with alternate leaves and slightly mottled brownish purplish stripe on the petals.

Fritillaria lusitanica

Fritillaria lusitanica No English name

Grazelema region, Andalucia, Spain 28th March 2017

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Fritillaria lusitanica No English name

Grazelema region, Andalucia, Spain 28th March 2017

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