Polygala xanthina

Polygala xanthina is a plant species in the family Polygalaceae. It is an annual herb which has a height of between 30 and 50 cm. The colour of its flowers have been described as greenish purple, bluish, yellowish, or pinkish. It is endemic to grasslands, woodlands, and seasonal swamps in Tropical Africa within altitudes between 1000 and 1800 m.