1. A genus of bulbous plants in the lily family, characterized by bell-shaped flowers often with a checkered or mottled pattern.
Usage: botanical term; often used in gardening and horticulture contexts

Examples

• The fritillaria blooms in spring with delicate purple and white flowers.
• Gardeners often plant fritillaria bulbs in the fall for spring flowering.
• The checkered petals of the fritillaria make it a distinctive addition to any garden.
• Fritillaria imperialis, also known as crown imperial, is one of the tallest species in the genus.
• She admired the fritillaria growing along the woodland path.