About Fritillaria micrantha A.Heller
Fritillaria micrantha A.Heller produces an erect stem that reaches 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) in height. Its long, straight, very narrow leaves grow in whorls on the lower section of the stem, and in pairs near the stem's top. Each node along the stem bears one or more pendent, nodding flowers. Each flower has six narrow tepals, which measure 1 to 2 centimeters (0.39 to 0.79 inches) long. Flower appearance varies across individuals, but they are most often purplish to greenish-yellow, and are frequently mottled or edged with contrasting color. The fruit this species produces is a winged capsule. This wildflower is native to the Sierra Nevada of California, USA, where it is a common plant found on dry mountain slopes, and also occurs in the foothills west of the main Sierra Nevada range. There is one documented report of this species growing in the Diablo Range in San Benito County.
