Description
Polygala gracillima (also called 'Graceful Milkwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polygala gracillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polygala gracillima is pink or purple with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.