Senega appendiculata (Vellozo) J.F.B. Pastore & J.R. Abbott. Subgenus: Senega. Section: Tenues. Swamp Milkwort. Phen: Apr-Jun. Hab: Bogs and pond margins. Dist: Ne. and Panhandle FL west to e. TX; Mexico, Central America, and South America; Cuba.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Pastore (2013) established that the correct basionym for this species is Polygala appendiculata Vellozo.
Synonymy: = Pastore et al (2023); = Polygala appendiculata Vell. – Fl3, FNA10, K3, K4; = Polygala leptocaulis Torr. & A.Gray – GW2, S, Tx, WI; = Polygala tenella Willd. – Mex, WH3, misapplied
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW (name change)
- Great Plains: FACW (name change)
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