Galax
Galax urceolata (G. aphylla)
Picture taken May 26, 2000
This plant is fairly common throughout the southern Appalachians. Its heart-shaped, evergreen, leathery leaves are used for Christmas decorations. Some say there is a definite earthy or musky odor associated with the plants. The plants produce a 10-20 inch stalk of white flowers, usually in June.
Galax belongs to the same family (Diapensiaceae) as the Oconee
Bells and Pixie Moss.
Plant Name Index
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April 2
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April 23
| May 1
| May 8
May 15
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| June 11
July 2
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| July 23
