Polygala japonica explained

Polygala japonica is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae). It is native to Northeast, East and Southeastern Asia, as well as eastern Australia.[1] [2] [3] It is a wiry and decumbent dwarf shrub with a height between NaNcm (-2,147,483,648inches). Its stems have tiny curled hairs. Its leaves are 5mm20mm long and 3mm10mm wide. Its flowers are purple to mauve and 5mm6mm long.[3] [4] It flowers between October and December.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Polygala japonica. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. June 8, 2020.
  2. Web site: Polygala japonica. Australian National Herbarium. Harvard University. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. International Plant Names Index. June 8, 2020.
  3. Web site: Polygala japonica . Flora of Victoria . Government of Victoria, Australia . July 11, 2020.
  4. Web site: Polygala japonica Houtt. . PlantNET . Government of New South Wales . July 11, 2020.

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