Note that in a flare, the changed angle of attack is due to an actual change in the apparent wind felt by the canopy as the weight below it swings forward - a lever action against the wing just like a hang glider flare. Toggle action changing the shape of the canopy does make a contribution, but if the weight swing does not occur the angle of attack does not change significantly and only a little additional lift is produced by the increased camber of the canopy. A deep brakes accuracy approach is the typical example of a landing using brakes but not a flare. Once all of the canopy's speed is used up, the pilot swings back to normal position. At that point there is no speed left to produce lift of either type, and a high rate of descent begins until the canopy regains speed or the ground interrupts the flight.
Apparent wind is a common term in sailing.
It refers to the wind the sail feels as it passes through the air. The operator often forgets the apparent wind, confused by familiar but useless references such as the horizon. But the foil knows no horizon, only apparent wind. To visualize this principle clearly, think of a drag plane. People who see this formation for the first time often wonder why the bottom canopy stays inflated.