Abstract

Six new forms of the Fritillaria japonica group (Liliaceae) with unusual flower color, belonging to sect. Japonicae (‘Kobaimo’ in Japanese) are described. They are F. amabilis Koidz. f. moritae Naruh., F. ayakoana Maruy. & Naruh. f. yadae Naruh., F. japonica Miq. f. tamagawae Naruh., F. koidzumiana Ohwi f. takahashii Naruh., F. muraiana Ohwi f. takedae Naruh., and F. shikokiana Naruh. f. yamadae Naruh.