 It has very large green rhizomes, which are between 5 and 12 inches (13 – 30 cm) long and 0.75 to 1.5 inches (2–4 cm) thick.They are shallow rooted, marked with the scars (of the previous seasons) leaves, with many branches, which can form a large clump/colony growing up to 6 x 3 feet (182 x 91 cm).It has rising from the base of the plant, 4–6 bright green leaves, ensiform (sword-shaped) and measuring between 20 – 30 inches (50–76 cm) long and 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) wide.