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Fringed Polygala - Polygala paucifolia In addition to the obvious, magenta airplane-like flowers, fringed polygala also has small, underground flowers that self-fertilize without opening.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mesic forest Fringed polygala,Gaywings,Geotagged,Polygala,Polygala paucifolia,Polygaloides paucifolia,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fringed Polygala - Polygala paucifolia

In addition to the obvious, magenta airplane-like flowers, fringed polygala also has small, underground flowers that self-fertilize without opening.

Habitat: Mesic forest

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    An underground flower? Is that a rarity? Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      I'm not sure. It sounds uncommon, though. Posted 2 years ago

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The Fringed polygala

''Polygala paucifolia'', known as gaywings or fringed polygala, is a perennial plant of the family Polygalaceae.

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Similar species: Fabales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 20, 2023. Captured May 10, 2023 12:35 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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