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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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