Polygala helenae
Botanical Information
| Family | Polygalaceae |
| Genus | Polygala |
| Species | helenae |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | The Greek island of Kithira. |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered herb, usually grows with Spiny Broom (Genista acanthoclada) and Thorny Burnet (Sarcopoterium spinosum) making it harder to find. It has slender branches with 5-30 flowers atop the stem of short stalks. |
| Habitat | Sandy soil, rarely in open areas. |