Published Friday, April 2, 2021, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.
Snake’s head flower
I’ve always called these checkered tulips, which they are not; they are fritillaria. A very cute early spring bulb flower, just showing in my garden now. I was charmed to hear them called snake’s head flower, something new to me. The buds DO look like that, don’t they?
Almost looking fake, these fritillaria are also called snake’s heads.
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Never heard the expression snake’s head flower. In Finnish their name is Pikarililja meaning goblet / chalice lily. So funny, isn’t it!
Sarah, first of all, hope you had a great Easter. Have to admit I like the original name Fritillaria musch better than snake head, because they are pretty and I do not like snakes!Didn’t know these were bulb flowers. I got to look for them in the nursery.Would love to have them! Many thanks for linking to All Seasons! Have an inspiring week, Jesh
Such a fascinating flower. Nature is amazing.
Wow ! These are stunning, Thanks for joining in Garden Affair.