Ophiorrhiza japonica
is a perennial herb, 10-25cm in height, inhabiting forests in
mountainous regions. Leave are oval-shaped or in the shape of a
long-oblong-like lanceolate, 2-5cm in length, with sharp-pointed
tips, and bases become narrower to grow into fine pedicles. Stem
tips create drepanium inflorescences, in which set some white
flowers with as short as 1mm long pedicels. Corollas are
funnel-shaped, tips cleft in five, measuring 1-5cm in length. Bloom
time: December-May. |