Crown imperial (flower)

Crown imperial (flower)[American actor]

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Crown_imperial_(flower) The Crown imperial (''Fritillaria imperialis'') is a member of the genus ''Fritillaria'', family Liliaceae. It is native to the Himalaya region. It grows to about 1 meter height, and bears lance shaped, glossy leaves, at intervals along the stem. It bears a prominent whorl of downward facing flowers at the top of the stem. The flower whorl is topped by a 'crown' of small leaves, hence the name. While the wild form is usually red flowered, various colours are found in cultivation, ranging through the reds, oranges, and yellows. In the northern hemisphere, flowering takes place in late April or May. quote Wikipedia - Article - History - License:GFDL

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