Synonym: Dondia epipactis.
Name: from the Greek epipactis meaning to curdle milk.
habitats moist, shady woodland.
Genus: 1 species.
Region: Europe.
BotanyRhizomatous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, growing to about 30 cm in height.
Leaves: glossy, green; develop fully after flowering.
Flowers: multiple, tiny, yellow florets; framed by lime green bracts; flowering late winter and early spring.
Inflorescence: dense spherical umbels; 4 cm in diameter.