Re: "Scarlet Bells" = Fritllaria meleagris?

Tim:
 
There are several species of Fritillaria native to California.
 
One, F. recurva, is called "SCARLET FRITILLARY". I don't think it has anything but a superficial resemblance to F. melagris.
 
But several other species of Fritillaria do, including F. lanceolata (MISSION BELLS) and F. biflora (CHOCOLATE LILY).
 
Is it possible that someone has hybridized F. recurva and F. biflora to come up with a hybrid name "SCARLET BELLS"?
 
Joe

"Timothy J. Toohey" <tj2e@ix.netcom.com> wrote:

I have just purchased a plant locally calls "Scarlet Bells",  which is described as "native to California."  To my eyes, the plant is identical to Fritillaria meleagris (Snakeshead fritillary).  Is anyone familiar with this a plant that is "native to California" that is commonly known as "Scarlet Bells" or that is similar to the fritillary?
 
I suspect that this is a case of mistaken (or purloined) identity.  The plant is wholesaled in California at Nurserymen's Exchange and I purchased it at the local non-nursery called "Trader Joe's"
 
Thanks
 
Tim Toohey
Los Angeles
 
 
 



Joe Seals
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