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Polygala nana (Candyroot)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Polygala nana (Michx.) DC.

Candyroot, Bachelor's buttons, Bachelor's button

Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family)

USDA Symbol: PONA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Bachelor’s button grows 4–6 inches tall in small clumps. The flowers form a cluster around the end of the stem; the cluster is yellow, compact, and about 1 1/2 inches long. Grows best in moist piney woods or wet meadows.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Grows 4–6 inches tall.
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , TX
Native Habitat: Grows best in moist piney woods or wet meadows.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Polygala nana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Polygala nana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polygala nana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-07-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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