Harbinger of Spring .:. Fritillaria

Fritillary / Snake's Head (Fritillaria meleagris) on a very cold and early morning

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

The work of a master...the flower is so beautiful as is the bokeh on the ground. And...a specie introduction! Posted 13 years ago
1. Roeselien Raimond
  
  Snow Leopard
  
  Tnx! :P Posted 13 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Roeselien, are you serious, is this a real plant? Nature is so amazing! That's intelligent design, and I say that as a non believer. Stunning. Posted 13 years ago
1. Roeselien Raimond
  
  Snow Leopard
  
  Haha, yes it's a real (and quite rare) flower and a I must admit that it's a real creative design indeed ;) Posted 13 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I just patented this design. Don't you dare making a lamp like this. Posted 13 years ago
  2. 1. Roeselien Raimond
      
      Snow Leopard
      
      Hahaha, I wouldn't dare....lmao! Posted 13 years ago

Wendy

Lion

Lovely shot with great colors, light and bokeh! Posted 13 years ago

4orty7even

Katipo Spider

My favourite flower and a great image! Posted 10 years ago

The Snakes Head Fritillary

Fritillaria meleagris is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae. Its common names include snake's head fritillary, snake's head (the original English name), chess flower, frog-cup, guinea-hen flower, leper lily (because its shape resembled the bell once carried by lepers), Lazarus bell, checkered lily or, in northern Europe, simply fritillary.

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Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.

Species identified by Roeselien Raimond