Known for its rare flora and fauna, the Ljubljana Marshes is a wonderful spot to see the delightful snake’s head fritillaries (Fritillaria meleagris) in early spring.

Snake’s head fritillaries (Fritillaria meleagris), also known as chess flower, frog-cup, guinea flower, leper lily, Lazarus bell, chequered lily, chequered daffodil, or drooping tulip, are easily identifiable in spring by their bell shaped, drooping flowers and chequered patterns, often in purple, pink and occasionally white.

Early spring is the perfect time to spot the delightful snake’s head fritillaries at Ljubljana Marshes. (photo: Jerneja Fidler Pompe, exploringslovenia.com)

Snake’s head fritillaries are easily identifiable by their bell shaped, drooping flowers and chequered patterns, often in purple and pink. (photo: Jerneja Fidler Pompe, exploringslovenia.com)

The delightful snake’s head fritillaries are the stars of the show this spring in the Ljubljana Marshes. (photo: Jerneja Fidler Pompe, exploringslovenia.com)