Polygala brevifolia Nutt.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Polygalaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Polygala brevifolia Nutt.

  • Description

    Species Description - Much like no. 16 [Polygala cruciata L.], the stems more slender, with longer branches; racemes elevated on a distinct peduncle, the one terminating the main axis usually 1–3 cm; fls pale rose-purple; wings ovate, 3–3.5 × 1.5–2.5 mm, minutely apiculate or obtuse. Sandy swamps on the coastal plain; N.J. to Fla. and Miss. July–Sept.

  • Common Names

    shortleaf-milkwort