Shortia galacifolia Medicinal Plants grass-like foliage

grass-like foliage

transforming into 4' long

topped with arching spikes of dark blue-purple flowers throughout summer and until frost

The nearly round

narrow green leaves

Shortia galacifolia Medicinal Plants grass-like foliageShortia galacifolia is a plant of great mystery, first discovered in 1788 by French botanist, Andre Michaux, in North Carolina. Although other botanists tried to locate it, they were unsuccessful until 1877 when it was rediscovered by George Hyams. Shortia was subsequently named by famed American botanist Asa Gray after his friend, Dr. Charles Short of Kentucky. Shortia is a member of the tiny Diapensiaceae family, which includes other rarities such