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The Checker lily (Fritillaria imperialis) belongs to Liliaceae (the Lily family). It is a perennial herb that is belongs to the same family as the Kamchatka lily, it is considered the most beautiful within this genus, hence the addition of "imperial" to its scientific name. Its Japanese name is "Yoraku-yuri", where "yoraku" refers to the bell-shaped ornament found on Buddhist altar fittings.
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