They are small bulbed with a stem that ranges from 1 .5-10 dm. Height. 5-15 cm long and 3-25 mm leaves. They are identifiable by their purplish-gray appearance. Along with the spottish appearance on their petals. They bloom in middle-late spring, and they may also grow in fall if the conditions are correct.

The bulbs are edible and may be eaten raw or steamed. Because traditionally the Chocolate Lily are steamed in pits that tribes such as Squamish and Sechelt dug, in recent years they have started to boil them instead of the old method, The chocolate lily bulbs are said to be tender Delacey's resembling rice with a slightly bitter taste, 

You are able to find the Chocolate Lily almost all-around Washington, the most prominent places The Chocolate Lily grows Is in San Juan County, A close rivel being Thurston and Pierce County. Considering The Chocolate Lily Is quite a rare herb You will not see it much, consider yourself lucky if you are to stumble across and forage one.

The chocolate lily, A rare herb really, they best thrive in partial shaded areas mildly moist or in the sun with well-drained soil. To grow these flowers, you first start with seeds, sowing them into pots during spring, because it is more of a spring plant then summertime. A majority of bulbs take between 3-5 years to mature into flowers, when seed capsules form and began to split they are ripe and ready. Collect as soon as possible because seeds may shed quick!  Going back to the beginning, bigger bulbs should be planted 5 inches deep while smaller bulbs shall be planted 3 inches deep, Plant these bulbs in well-drained soil.