Mediterranean MilkwortPolygala monspeliaca
Also known as Montpellier Milkwort
Polygala monspeliaca is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe and North Africa. It features small white to yellowish-white flowers.
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Mediterranean Milkwort Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Mediterranean Milkwort
- Montpellier Milkwort
Synonyms
- Polygala acutifolia L.
- Polygala glumacea Sm.
- Polygala straminea C.Presl
- Tricholophus monspeliacus (L.) Spach
Mediterranean Milkwort Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Fabales |
| family | Polygalaceae |
| genus | Polygala |
| species | Polygala monspeliaca |