Clump-forming herb to 50 cm high from a spreading rhizome. Leaves numerous, rosette-forming, broadly linear, perennial. Inflorescence stout, bracteate, not exceeding the leaves. Flowers numerous, spreading, to 6 mm wide; summer. Tepals pale yellow. Fruit red.

Japan and China

Grown as a garden ornamental 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.