Goodyera schlechtendaliana is a perennial that occurs in
forests in mountainous areas. Stems are green-white and fleshy,
crawling sideways - the tip proceeds diagonally upward to 10-15cm in
height. Leaves measure 3-5cm long, 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. |