Taxon Report

Fritillaria gentneri Gilkey

Gentner's fritillary

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Taxon Summary

Fritillaria gentneri, commonly known as Gentner's fritillary, is a perennial bulbiferous herb in the Liliaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, and Lower montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1005 to 2970 meters. Fritillaria gentneri is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Fritillaria gentneri Gilkey
Common Name:
Gentner's fritillary
Family: Liliaceae
Element Code: PMLIL0V080
USDA Plants Symbol: FRGE
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial bulbiferous herb
Blooming Period: Apr-May Apr-May
Elevation: 1005-2970 (3295-9745)
General Habitats: Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Lower montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat: Serpentine (sometimes)
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 2
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 2
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Siskiyou (SIS)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Hornbrook (4112285), Iron Gate Reservoir (4112284)

Notes

Known in CA from only two occurrences. State-listed as Endangered in OR. Sympatric with F. recurva, which it superficially resembles. Not in The Jepson Manual. See MadroƱo 11:138 (1951) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:

Selected References

CRPR List Addition on 2004-04-29
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 10 February 2025].