Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Polygala serpyllifolia

Common name: Heath Milkwart
Scientific name: Polygala serpyllifolia
Genus: Polygala 遠志屬
Family: Polygalaceae 遠志,  milkworts family

Remarks*: 

Origin: native

Date: 31st May

39 A more or less prostrate plant, can reach up to 25 cm.

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37 Underside of the leaves. Lower stem leaves opposite.

36 Leaves near base of stem are smaller than those above, not forming a loose rosette.

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32 Flower 5-6 mm, usually deep blue, rarely white or pink, in inflorescence of 3-8 flowersInner sepals about 4.5-5.5 mm, veins much branched.

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