Polygala cruciata
Polygala cruciata crossleaf milkwort
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Habitat & Range
Rare in boggy pastures and mountain bogs.
Mostly found in southeast and southwest of the state
Wetland codes
            | EMP: | FACW | 
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW | 
Phenology
Flowers late July to September.
Plant Codes
PA status: PE (Endangered)
 S-rank:     S1 (Critically imperiled)
 G-rank:     G5 (Secure)
Polygala cruciata crossleaf milkwort
Synonyms: Polygala aquilonia, Polygala cruciata var. aquiloniaAdd to MyPlants View Locations
                    
    
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                            Plant Summary
                    annual forb
            native
                flower color: pink
        
    Common Names
                    crossleaf milkwort
                    northern drumheads
            
        
    
                    
                    
							
							
							
							
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