Shortia galacifolia Medicinal Plants everyone needs a "guardian angel

everyone needs a "guardian angel

narrow green leaves

From Olga Petryszyn

licorice-scented leaves that are rich in polyphenol antioxidants

transforming into 4' long

Shortia galacifolia Medicinal Plants everyone needs a "guardian angelShortia 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