Polygala helenae


Botanical Information

FamilyPolygalaceae
GenusPolygala
Specieshelenae
CategoryPerennials
OriginThe Greek island of Kithira.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA 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.
HabitatSandy soil, rarely in open areas.

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