Dysosma versipellis
A perennial herbaceous plant. Grows 30–50 cm tall. Rhizomes are horizontal, thick, and nodular. Stems are erect and unbranched. Leaves are shield-shaped, nearly round, with toothed edges. Flowers are deep red or purplish-red. Berries are oval. Commonly found in the shady, moist areas under evergreen broad-leaved forests, deciduous broad-leaved forests, or bamboo groves on valley slopes, as well as near water, in ravines, or in humus-rich soils within rock crevices. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb with effects such as resolving stasis and promoting blood generation. The leaves have a unique shape and are ornamental. It is listed as a Class III protected plant in China. (Guilin)
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