Ruscus

What's that you ask?

Amy called me, having seen the green leaves from the flowers she sent me on the blog and I said they are still going strong -- she looked up on the website where she bought the flowers and said they are called Ruscus -- never heard of it. As it turns out, it's actually an evergreen.

 

here's a description taken from a wholesale florist site...                                                              

Israeli Ruscus Green Filler Flower

A fresh bulk green, Israeli Ruscus serves as wonderful decorative filler and is also know as "butcher's broom". Our foliage is known for its award winning premium quality and long lasting vase life. Use Israeli Ruscus by itself or combine it with any of our bulk flowers to create unique and romantic wedding bouquets, table centerpieces or flower arrangements.