Disporum sessile is a
perennial herb found in forests in hilly districts. Stems branch at
upper parts to grow to 30-60cm in height. Leaves are of alternate
phyllotaxis, 5-15cm long, 1.5-4cm wide, in the shape of long-oblong
to broad-oblong, glossy, with tips pointed. Branch tips hang down
one or two light green-white flowers. Perianths measure 2.5-3cm,
gathering together in a tubular way, and open not fully; bases of
the perianth lobes bulge and upper half darker green. Bloom time:
April-May. |