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Polygala rimulicola var. mescalerorum
Polygala rimulicola Steyerm. var. mescalerorum T. Wendt & T.K. Todsen
Mescalero Milkwort
Polygalaceae (Milkwort family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PORIM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 2 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: NMNative Distribution: Known in North America only in New Mexico where it is listed as endangered.
Native Habitat: Crevices in sandy limestone cliffs in montane scrub.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Polygala rimulicola var. mescalerorum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Polygala rimulicola var. mescalerorum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polygala rimulicola var. mescalerorum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-21Research By: CBR