A low-angle perspective highlights the intricate details of a chocolate lily, offering an intimate view into its unique, dark, mottled petals. Looking upward into the bloom creates a sense of depth and accentuates the flower's delicate structure and deep coloration. The plant's bulb, which breaks into "rice-like" bulblets, was a historically important food source for many Coastal Native American peoples, including the Huna Tlingit. They prepared the bulbs by boiling or steaming them in pits, often with seal oil or berries, or by drying and pounding them into flour for winter use. Photographer: Sean Neilson