FRITILLARIA ICONES

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On-line reference to assist with the identification, research and conservation of Fritillaria

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THE FRITILLARIA ICONES PROJECT

The aim of the Fritillaria Icones project is to provide detailed standardized images of living material to aid identification by a broad user group, including non-traditional users of botanical information. Each image set show currently accepted diagnostic characters plus other morphological and physiological elements that are otherwise poorly represented. These images endeavour to increase understanding of the genus. An essential principle of the project is to keep it simple and accessible, therefore practical, whilst maintaining high image quality. Users are encouraged to make comments and criticism.

Species names reflect a consensus view of the genus by authorities from different geographic regions together with the most recent genetic investigations. Taxonomic and other information are continuously reviewed. Names used in the most recent treatments are not automatically adopted. Each image set is numbered so that any taxonomic revision can be clearly reconciled to changes in nomenclature on future visits to the website.

The core of the Fritillaria Icones project is a living collection of more than 600 Fritillaria accessions. In developing the collection new acquisitions are considered on the following basis:

Taxonomy

To have at least one example of each accepted taxa. Where an individual species shows variability the aim is to include multiple examples to represent this variation.

Phytogeography

To include material from or near the type locality. Where a species has a wide distribution the collection needs to reflect the species across its geographic range, even if no variation has been reported.

Historical

To include material associated with a particular collector or to generate e-vouchers for important published work.

Research

To assist specific ongoing research.

Donations are always welcome where the material offered was acquired in compliance with relevant national and international laws and conventions. Some accessions are subject to various restrictions by donor institutions.

Part of the conservation role of the Fritillaria Icones project is ex situ propagation and distribution of rare and unusual material for various purposes to reduce pressure on wild populations.

For inquiries, access to the collection or donations please contact:

Laurence Hill
Petersham Lodge
River Lane
Richmond
Surrey TW10 7AG
United Kingdom

Email: laurencerhill@btinternet.com