Iberian Fritillary
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Iberian Fritillary
fritillaria lusitanica
The Iberian Fritillary (Fritillaria lusitanica) is an enchanting perennial wildflower endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Belonging to the lily family (Liliaceae), it is celebrated for its distinctive bell-shaped, nodding flowers that dangle gracefully from slender stems. This resilient plant flourishes in Mediterranean climates, springing to life from underground bulbs to paint rocky hillsides and open pine woods with its earthy, complex hues. Often overlooked due to its subtle coloration, it remains a highly prized find for botanists and hikers exploring the rugged landscapes of Spain and Portugal.
Lebensraum: Typically found in dry, rocky grasslands, open pine forests, and Mediterranean scrublands across Spain and Portugal.
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This species typically grows between 10 to 50 cm tall, featuring narrow, linear, grey-green leaves arranged alternately along a slender, upright stem. The single, terminal flower is a bell-shaped, nodding blossom measuring 2 to 3 cm long. Its petals display a variable coloration of purplish-brown, chocolate, or deep bronze, frequently accented with a yellowish-green stripe down the center or a subtle checkered pattern, while the inside reveals a brighter greenish-yellow hue.
ReichPlantaeStammTracheophytaKlasseLiliopsidaOrdnungLilialesFamilieLiliaceaeGattungFritillaria
Kategorie
PflanzenSeltenheit
Common
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Interessante Fakten
The color of its petals can be highly variable, ranging from deep chocolate purple to lighter greenish-yellow, sometimes making it challenging for amateur botanists to identify.
The genus name Fritillaria comes from the Latin word 'fritillus', meaning dice-box, referring to the checkered markings typical of many species in this genus.
This species is highly adapted to wildfire-prone Mediterranean environments, with underground bulbs safely insulated from surface heat.
Besondere Fähigkeiten
Fähigkeit
Bulbous Dormancy
Survives the dry, harsh Mediterranean summers by retreating into an underground bulb that stores water and nutrients.
Fähigkeit
Nodding Corolla Protection
The downward-facing, bell-shaped flowers protect delicate reproductive organs from rain and prevent pollen from being washed away.
Fähigkeit
Mycorrhizal Association
Forms symbiotic relationships with underground fungi to maximize nutrient absorption from nutrient-poor rocky soils.
Maße und Details
- Länge
- 10-50 cm
- Gewicht
- 0.01-0.05 kg
- Lebenserwartung
- 5-15 Jahre
- Gelegegröße
- 20-80
Ernährung und Fütterung
As a photosynthetic plant, the Iberian Fritillary produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Hauptnahrung
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Ökologische Zusammenhänge
mutualism
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits the nodding flowers to feed on nectar, assisting in cross-pollination.
eaten by
Scarlet Lily Beetle
Lilioceris lilii
Larvae and adults feed heavily on the leaves and buds, potentially defoliating the plant.
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Wie identifiziert man Iberian Fritillary?
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Was ist der/die/das länge von Iberian Fritillary?
10-50 cm
Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Iberian Fritillary?
0.01-0.05 kg
Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Iberian Fritillary?
5-15 Jahre
Was frisst Iberian Fritillary?
As a photosynthetic plant, the Iberian Fritillary produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Wo findet man Iberian Fritillary normalerweise?
Typically found in dry, rocky grasslands, open pine forests, and Mediterranean scrublands across Spain and Portugal.
Was ist der/die/das gelegegröße von Iberian Fritillary?
20-80
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