Senega polygama

Characteristics
Dicots
Polygalaceae
Senega
Senega polygama Walter
Bitter Milkwort; Raceme Milkwort
forb
8
**
Native AGCP (FACU), EMP (UPL) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[S2] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Basifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Pink
Duration
Biennial
Fruit Dehiscence
Yes
Fruit Type
Capsule
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaflet Margins
entire
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
LRC; LGS; GM; GRSM
Ovary Position
Superior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Zygomorphic
Ovules per Carpel
2
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone
Perianth Present
Yes
Placentation Type
Axillary; Apical
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Alkaline
Stamen Number
8
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
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Classification
Polygalales
Senega
Senega polygama Walter - Bitter Milkwort; Raceme Milkwort
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Polygala polygama - 2
Polygala polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Polygala polygama - 13
Polygala polygama - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Polygala polygama - 13
Polygala polygama - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Polygala polygama - 2
Polygala polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Polygala polygama - 2
Polygala polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Polygala polygama - 2
Polygala polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Polygala polygama - 2
Polygala polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Senega polygama - 2
Senega polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Senega polygama - 2
Senega polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Senega polygama - 2
Senega polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Senega polygama - 2
Senega polygama - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Senega polygama - 19
Senega polygama - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Senega polygama - 19
Senega polygama - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Senega polygama - 19
Senega polygama - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Senega polygama - 19
Senega polygama - Theo Witsell View Full Size