Stone lotus is a basal leaf with rosette shape, long and round spoon shape, about 3.5-6cm long and 1-1.5cm wide. Its stem leaves are alternate, with needle shape or obovate shape, 2.5-3cm long and 4-10mm wide. The apex gradually sharpens.
The leaves of Saussurea involucrata are obovate, broad and plump. The top of the leaves is round or slightly sharp. The leaves are about 5 to 8 cm, 3 to 4.5 cm wide and 0.3 to 0.8 cm thick. The ventral surface of the leaves is flat or slightly concave, and the leaves are grayish green.
The inflorescence of Lycoris chinensis is paniculate or parachute shaped, with 5 petals in red, lanceolate or ovate shape.
Snow lotus inflorescence can be as long as 6 to 10 cm, each inflorescence has 9 to 17 flowers.