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Snake's-head fritillary
Scientific name: Fritillaria meleagris
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be seen in spring.
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Height: up to 30cmConservation status
Classified as Vulnerable on the Vascular Plant Red Data List for Great Britain.