Heath Milkwort (Polygala serpyllifolia)

(June, 2013)
Flowers very similar to Common Milkwort, but normally not more than 8 per stem, though in some populations there are up to 17. The lower leaves are opposite to each other and become very crowded towards the base. This plant likes wet acid ground. Other features: Flowers normally dark blue but can often be found pink, white or pale blue, or bicoloured as in pic on left.
Habitat: Glencoe.