A rare flower, protected by law, has appeared in Timiș River Basin (Photo)

A rare flower, protected by law, has appeared in Timiș River Basin (Photo)

The checkered lily, a flower that blooms only at this time of year, has appeared in the Timiș River meadow. It lasts for about a week and is protected by law.

Images of the rare flower were posted by Romsilva on Facebook.

"The checkered lily is blooming in several places across the country, and today we present you with some images from a forest managed by the Lunca Timișului Forestry Department. It is time to remind everyone that this rare and exceptionally beautiful flower is protected by law," stated the national agency.

🌷 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭̦𝐚̆ este în floare în mai multe locuri din țară, și azi vă prezentăm câteva imagini dintr-o pădure...

Publicată de Regia Nationala a Padurilor - Romsilva pe Joi, 3 aprilie 2025

According to specialists, the checkered lily (Fritillaria meleagris) blooms in April or May and has a checkered pattern, ranging in shades from red to purple.

The plant can reach a height of 40 centimeters and grows in grassy areas, in river meadows, up to altitudes of 800 meters.

The checkered lily blooms only once a year, and its lifespan is approximately one week.

🆕 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐒̦𝐈 𝐕𝐀̆ 𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐀̆𝐌 𝐒𝐀̆ 𝐍𝐔 𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐓̦𝐈!‼️🌸 Vă rugăm să NU RUPEȚI FLORILE! Locul lor este în natură,...

Publicată de Regia Nationala a Padurilor - Romsilva pe Joi, 27 martie 2025

The checkered lily is declared a natural monument and is continuously monitored by Romsilva specialists. The flower is found especially in wet areas in the counties of Bistrița Năsăud, Gorj, Cluj, Timiș, Brașov, Botoșani, Vaslui, and Suceava.

The fine for breaking protected plants by law ranges from 3,000 to 7,500 lei.


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