Polygala paniculata L.

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The New York Botanical Garden
Ethnobotany of the Dominican Republic
No. 233	Polygalaceae
Poly gala paniculata L. det. Peguero, B., 06 Jun 2001
Dominican Republic. La Vega: Jarabacoa, Monabao, Los Calabazos, across Yaque del Norte river, after footbridge to Doña Dulce’s house. 19°4’45.6", 70°43’39.79". ca. 796 m. Riparian.
Herb to 30cm, flowers purple, root when scratched has menthol aroma. Photo. Medicinal plant.
N.V.: mentol, maraveli [Spanish]
A. Ososki & J. Saborio	16 Mar 2001
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