Polygala paniculata

Polygala paniculata is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae). It is native to grasslands with altitudes between 350 and 1700 m. It is native to Central and South America and has been introduced to East Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. It is an annual herb which has a height between 15 and 50 cm It is used as a medicine against snake bites and blenorrhagias. The flowers of the plant have been described as pink or white.