Helonias breviscapa is a
perennial herb occurring in moist places in lowlands; radical leaves
are 7-18cm in length, in the shape of an oblanceolate, with margins
with fine serrations, somewhat thinner than those of another
species, Helonias orientalis. White flowers set themselves 3-5 on
the tips of flower stalks, and perianth segments turn green. Bloom
time: April-May. |