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. |