POLYGALACEAE

Polygala lindheimeri

Common Name:  Shrubby Milkwort, Rock Milkwort

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leaves and flower--notice the zigzag nature of the inflorescence.  What leaf shape is present here? flower up close--the flowers of Polygala have a very strange look to them!

flower and leaves again, showing the pubescence covering all parts of the plant habit and leaves--Polygala lindheimeri is a short herbaceous perennial, and is easily overlooked (this specimen is particularly healthy)