Species PlantsWhorled Milkwort

Whorled Milkwort

Polygala verticillata

CommonPlant
Illustration of Whorled Milkwort (Polygala verticillata)

Whorled Milkwort features whorls of narrow leaves and small, colorful flowers. It is a resilient plant often found in open fields and roadsides.

Habitat
Grows in open fields and along roadsides.
Diet
Provides nectar for bees and butterflies.
How common
Common

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