From
the family,
Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Fritillary.
From gardens. Flowers 1 or 2 per stem, of thick waxy texture, exterior deep chocolate-purple with greenish checkering. Interior checkered green over purple. Each plant has two opposite, broad basal leaves of a lustrous green (beware of slugs!). Ht. 4-6 inches.
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