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guinea-hen flower

/ˈɡɪni hen ˈflaʊər/

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/ˈɡɪni hen ˈflaʊər/C1formal
  • ruРаспространённое название Fritillaria meleagris, луковичного многолетнего растения с характерными шахматными колокольчатыми цветками, обычно фиолетовыми и белыми, родом из Европы, но широко культивируемого в садах.

A common name for Fritillaria meleagris, a bulbous perennial plant with distinctive checkered bell-shaped flowers, typically purple and white, native to Europe but widely cultivated in gardens.

  1. A type of flowering plantC1formal

    A bulbous perennial plant (Fritillaria meleagris) with bell-shaped, checkered purple and white flowers, also known as snake's head fritillary.

    ruРябчик шахматный

    • The guinea-hen flower blooms in early spring in damp meadows.
    • Gardeners often plant guinea-hen flowers for their unique checkered pattern.
    • The guinea-hen flower is native to parts of Europe and the UK.