GALAX
			Galax rotundifolia - Beetleweed
	HOME Botanical Terms Lists: Master Plant List Flowering Times List Flowers by Color List Endangered Species List Habitat List Use the 'back' button on your browser to return, if necessary.		Galax flowers are very prominent from the surrounding low leaves. DESCRIPTION: A spike standing 16 - 24" erect from low lying dark evergreen leaves, the flower cluster conatins flowers that are only 1/16" wide, with 5 petals united at the base. FLOWERS: May to July HABITAT: Open and rocky deciduous woods. NOTE: The species name was recently changed from aphylla to rotundifolia. OTHER INFORMATION: Many hiking paths in the mountains are adorned with large colonies of these plants. They seem to tolerate rocky soil well. The leaves are shiny and leathery to the touch. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: My observations about this plant can be found at: OFFSITE INFORMATION: If you're interested