Canscora perfoliata, the pierced leaf canscora, is a herbaceous species of plant in the family Gentianaceae.

[1][2] Canscora perfoliata is a small annual herb, 15–50 cm high.

Oblong, lance shaped, sessile leaves are oppositely arranged.

Upper leaves are nearly circular with stem piercing through them.

Flowering and fruiting season is November to February.