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Whorled Milkwort

Polygala verticillata

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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

Best time to see a Whorled Milkwort

The best time to see a Whorled Milkwort is May–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,071 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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