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Polygala rectipilis
Polygala rectipilis S.F. Blake
New Mexico Milkwort
Polygalaceae (Milkwort family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PORE8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: NMNative Habitat: Limestone hills.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Polygala rectipilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Polygala rectipilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polygala rectipilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-21Research By: CBR