Leaves 8–10, the lowermost 2 forming funnel-shaped sheaths, the next few semi-spreading, the largest 10.5–14 × 2.5–4 cm, lanceolate, pale green, rather fleshy, the base loosely funnel-shaped.
Petals 2-lobed, upper lobe 8.5–11 × 1.3–2 mm, oblong or oblanceolate, curved; lower lobe 12–14 × 1–1.5 mm, oblong, curved; both lobes erect.
Inflorescence c. 12 × 8 cm, fairly densely 5–10-flowered; bracts 5–6 cm long, leafy, with transparent, papillose hairs.
Dorsal sepal reflexed, 10–12 × 4 mm; lateral sepals spreading, 11–12 × 4–5 mm, obliquely semi-ovate.
Sepals white, the tips golden-yellow; petals and lip yellow, whitish at base; spur green and white.
Terrestrial herb 25–75 cm tall; tubers c. 2 × 1.7 cm, ± globose.
Stigmatic arms 9–11 mm long; rostellum mid-lobe c. 2 mm long.
Pedicel c. 6 cm long, ovary 1–1.5 cm long.
Anther 2–3 mm high; canals 9–10 mm long.