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Definition of snake's head fritillary

snake's head fritillary

Plural:snake's head fritillaries
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A bulbous perennial plant (Fritillaria meleagris) of the lily family, native to damp meadows and floodplains in Europe, famous for its nodding, bell-shaped flowers that feature a distinctive tessellated or checkered pattern of purple, pink, or white.

Example

"Every spring, the ancient meadow comes alive with thousands of delicate blooms of the snake's head fritillary."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snake's head fritillary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snake's-head-fritillary
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