An evergreen perennial herb
occurring in forests in hills or mountains, Chimaphila japonica
grows to 10-15cm in height. Leaves, 2 or 3, attach themselves to
stem nodes in a whorl way, 2-3.5cm long, in a lanceolate shape, with
pointed serrations on margins. Stem tips set one, occasionally two,
approximately 1cm-in-diameter white flowers. Bloom time: June-July. |