The name for this acaulescent species originates from the Latin word odorare which translates: to smell. The aroma can differ from one plant to the next and can be compared with that of black currant (Ribes nigrum). The species originates in Bulgaria, Albania, Hungary and Italy.

The dark green leaves are subdivided into approximately 11 segments. Each segment is serrated. The underside of young and sometimes even old leaves can have fine hairs. Generally the leaves stay on the plant during the winter, but wind and coldness may deface the leaves so much that they should be cut off before the plant flowers.

The yellowish-green to green flowers appear from February up to March. Each flower stalk has two or three flowers but sometimes there can be as many as six flowers.

In the garden this variety can take full sun if the garden retains enough moisture and will do very well in a semi-shaded area.