Polygala paucifolia
Pink flowers of this perennial herb have fringed petals
Polygala paucifolia fringed milkwort
Synonyms:
Polygaloides paucifolia
A low, spreading perennial herb growing from underground rhizomes. Flowers are pink, tinged with purple and a fringed middle petal. Fringed milkwort contains a component that was believed to increase milk production in dairy cattle.
Habitat & Range
Grows in rich rocky woods and wooded slopes.
Common except in the western part of the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers late April through June.
Characteristics
Leaves simple, alternate, entire
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Polygala paucifolia fringed milkwort
Habitat
Flowers and leaves
Blossom with leaves
Flower buds
Plant form
Plant form & habitat
Growing by tree
Unopened blossom with leaves
Blossoms with leaves
Fringed wings
Flowers
Flowers
Plant form & habitat
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
fringed milkwort
gaywings
