Clump-forming herb to 35 cm high from a spreading rhizome. Leaves numerous, clumped, broadly linear, stalked, perennial. Inflorescence slender, smooth, not exceeding the leaves. Flowers numerous, spreading, to 8 mm wide; summer. Tepals reddish-pink. Fruit red.

Japan and China.

Grown as a garden or indoor plant in light to heavy shade.

Source: Conran, J. (2005). Convallariaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.