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Snakehead Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris)
Family: Liliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
Bloom Color: Pink, Purple, White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late spring. Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring
Flavor & Culinary Uses
None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.
Habitat & North American Range
Damp meadows and pastures, especially on alkaline soils. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)