Fritillaria verticillata

Fritillaria verticillata, commonly known as the Altay fritillary, is a member of the lily family and can be found in the wild across regions such as Altay, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, and Xinjiang. This plant thrives in light to partial sun, growing best in dry or moist conditions with well-draining soil that is either light (sandy) or medium. It is hardy in zones 4-8 and reaches a height of about 0.6 meters. Known for its edible parts—flowers, leaves, and root—it has been utilized by local communities for culinary purposes. One distinctive feature of this plant is its ability to adapt to various habitats, making it a resilient species in its native range.