Checker Lily (Fritillaria affinis)

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Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis) is a California-native plant whose beautifully mottled wildflowers bloom in early spring. This showy perennial herb is also known as mission bells and chocolate lily.

Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis). Focus-stacked for increased depth of field. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis), portrait of a single wildflower in bloom. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis), highly detailed close-up. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis) with multiple flowers at different stages. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis), documentary view of the entire plant. Lake Berryessa, Napa County, California, USA.
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Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis), fruit of a plant that has "gone to seed." Olompali State Historic Park, Marin County, California, USA.
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Next Plant: Coast lily (Lilium maritimum)

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