The leaves of Spartina are opposite, which are ovate to ovate lanceolate, about 5-12 cm long and 2-4 cm wide, with a slightly pointed top and a slightly round base. Leaf margin has small serration, both sides have stellate hair, rough. The leaves of Prunus mume are ovate or broad ovate, wider than the former, about 6-12.5cm long and 8-10cm wide, with sharp apex and round base.
The flower is an erect panicle, with white or pink spots. The calyx tube is bell shaped and 5 petals are oblong. The flower color is similar to the former. The calyx tube is bell shaped. The petals are oval or nearly round.
