Polygala setacea

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Polygala setacea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Polygala
Species:
P. setacea
Binomial name
Polygala setacea
Michx.

Polygala setacea, commonly known as the coastal plain milkwort, is a flowering plant. A perennial, it lives for about three years and may not flower its first year. It grows in the southeastern United States.[1] It has scale-like leaves and white flowers.[2] It grows in flatwoods.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Polygala setacea - Species Details". Atlas of Florida Plants.
  2. ^ "North American Flora". New York Botanical Garden. August 22, 1907 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Survey, Florida Geological (August 22, 1914). "Annual Report" – via Google Books.