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Echinosophora koreensis, is an endangered small shrub belonging to a monotypic genus in central Korea that reproduces both sexually and vegetatively via rhizomes. It has showy clusters of yellow pea flowers. The extract of Echinosophora koreensis can be used for an anti -hangover agent because it can reduce alcohol density and acetaldehyde density in blood by promoting in vivo alcohol metabolism through improving activities of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH).

I find myself strangely drawn to this plant; I’m not sure whether it’s the gold centered leathery leaves or the drifting gardenia fragrance, whatever I like it. Dirr on the other hand classes it something of an overdone weed, over planted in the south and climbing by means of hooked spines to 30’; It’s nothing like that in the north, very well behaved and nearly spineless.

Fairly dwarf as erigena cultivars go ‘Golden Lady’ is only 10-20”('W.T Ratcliff' can reach 60”), it is a sport of 'W.T Ratcliff' with golden foliage.

Thought to be a sport of Erica x darliensis ‘Darley Dale’, it blooms early sometimes starting in September and continuing through April.

Hinkley collected this in Panda country; its unique for a Euonymus with narrow dark green foliage veined a ghostly white, this has the potential to be one of his most commercially successful introductions, with great mass market potential, for now it still has snob appeal.