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Chocolate Lily (Fritillaria affinis) is a native plant found in the Pacific Northwest, including British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Chocolate Lily (Latin: Fritillaria affinis, family Liliaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chocolate Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chocolate Lily is a member of the Liliaceae family. Chocolate Lily thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Chocolate Lily grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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