Miyama-kuroyuri (Alpine Chocolate Lily)
Fritillaria camtschatcensis
Family: Liliaceae / Genus: Fritillaria / Perennial herb
Height: 10–30 cm Flower color: Dark brownish purple Blooming season: Early July – Early August
The inner petals have a fine net-like pattern, and the flower emits a foul odor to attract flies for pollination.
Distribution: Alpine meadows, around Tsuruno-Koya, along Skyline
Note: Large colonies can be seen in the alpine meadows of Tatamidaira.