KEY TO THE SUBSPECIES

1	Male structure with anther cells about as long as the structure itself, the non-antheriferous part much reduced Sarcandra glabra subsp. brachystachys
1'	Male structure with anther cells much shorter, the non-antheriferous part (i.e. apparent 'filament') well-developed. E. Asia Sarcandra glabra subsp. glabra