Taxon Report

Fritillaria biflora Lindl. var. ineziana Jeps.

Hillsborough chocolate lily

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Taxon Summary

Fritillaria biflora var. ineziana, commonly known as Hillsborough chocolate lily, is a perennial bulbiferous herb in the Liliaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Cismontane woodland, and Valley and foothill grassland, growing at elevations from 150 to 150 meters. Fritillaria biflora var. ineziana is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Fritillaria biflora Lindl. var. ineziana Jeps.
Common Name:
Hillsborough chocolate lily
Family: Liliaceae
Element Code: PMLIL0V0M1
USDA Plants Symbol:
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial bulbiferous herb
Blooming Period: Mar-Apr Mar-Apr
Elevation: 150-150 (490-490)
General Habitats: Cismontane woodland, Valley and foothill grassland
Microhabitat: Serpentine
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 2
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 1
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 1
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Mateo (SMT)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Montara Mountain (3712254), San Mateo (3712253)

Notes

Known only from the Hillsborough area. See Flora of California 1(6):306-307 (1922) by W.L. Jepson for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 30 January 2025].