Polygala senega Linnaeus var. senega . Northern Senega Snakeroot. Phen: May-Jun. Hab: Woodlands and openings, especially over calcareous or mafic rocks. Dist: QC west to AB, south to n. GA, TN, AR, and SD.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Two varieties have often been recognized; Trauth-Nare & Naczi (1998) studied the two named varieties and concluded that the taxa should be recognized at the specific level. Further study is needed.
Synonymy: = F, G, GrPl, Il, Pa, WV; = Polygala senega L.; < Polygala senega L. – C, FNA10, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NE, NY, RAB, S, Tn, Va, W
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