A low-growing evergreen plant with heart-shaped leaves, native to southeastern North America and used in floral arrangements.
From the scientific genus name Galax, possibly derived from Greek 'galaktos' meaning milk, referring to the white flowers or milky sap, though the exact etymology is uncertain.
Florists love galax leaves because they stay fresh and shiny for weeks in arrangements—they're so popular that wild populations have been threatened by overharvesting, making it a lesson in why we need to protect plants we treasure.
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