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Polygalaceae
Senega

not marked as a favorite taxon Senega alba (Nuttall) J.F.B. Pastore & J.R. Abbott. Common name: White Milkwort. Phenology: Mid Apr-Jun (-Aug). Habitat: Rocky and sandy prairies and thickets. Distribution: SK and AB south to s. TX, NM, AZ, and Mexico.

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Subgenus: Senega. Section: Verticillatae.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Pastore et al (2023); = Polygala alba Nutt. — F, FNA10, GrPl, K4, Mex, NcTx, S13, Tx. Basionym: Polygala alba Nutt. 1818

Links to other floras: = Polygala alba - FNA10

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