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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.

生息地: Typically found in dry, rocky grasslands, open pine forests, and Mediterranean scrublands across Spain and Portugal.

外見

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.

PlantaeTracheophytaLiliopsidaLilialesLiliaceaeFritillaria
Iberian Fritillary
Iberian Fritillary

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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.

特殊能力

能力

Bulbous Dormancy

Survives the dry, harsh Mediterranean summers by retreating into an underground bulb that stores water and nutrients.

能力

Nodding Corolla Protection

The downward-facing, bell-shaped flowers protect delicate reproductive organs from rain and prevent pollen from being washed away.

能力

Mycorrhizal Association

Forms symbiotic relationships with underground fungi to maximize nutrient absorption from nutrient-poor rocky soils.

サイズと詳細

長さ
10-50 cm
体重
0.01-0.05 kg
寿命
5-15 年
一度の産卵数
20-80

食性と食事

As a photosynthetic plant, the Iberian Fritillary produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

主な食物

  • Sunlight
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Water
  • Soil nutrients

生態系とのつながり

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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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Iberian Fritillaryを見分けるには?

Iberian Fritillaryを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Iberian Fritillaryの長さは何ですか?

10-50 cm

Iberian Fritillaryの体重は何ですか?

0.01-0.05 kg

Iberian Fritillaryの寿命は何ですか?

5-15 年

Iberian Fritillaryは何を食べますか?

As a photosynthetic plant, the Iberian Fritillary produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

Iberian Fritillaryは通常どこに生息していますか?

Typically found in dry, rocky grasslands, open pine forests, and Mediterranean scrublands across Spain and Portugal.

Iberian Fritillaryの一度の産卵数は何ですか?

20-80

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