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Gaywings or Fringed Polygala
Polygala paucifolia
Family: Miterwort (polygalaceae)
Also called Flowering Wintergreen, because of broad evergreen leaves. A low, dainty flower with 2 flaring pink-purple wings (lateral sepals). Petals unite into tube, lower one tipped with bushy fringe.
Height: 3-6 inches
Found: Woods
Blooms: May-June
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