Goodyera schlechtendaliana is
a perennial occurring in forests in a mountainous area. Stems are
green-white and fleshy, crawling sideways - the tip proceeds
diagonally upward to 10-15cm in height. Leaves measure 3-5cm in
length, evergreen, leathery, in alternate arrangement. Approximately
15cm tall, flower stalks with dense, soft fine hair bear 5-10
light-red flowers bloom on one side in racemes. Bloom time:
August-September. |