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Fringed Polygala - Polygala paucifolia Fringed polygala is a beautiful, orchid-like wildflower that emerges from creeping, partly underground stems. The flower has 3 pink petals, which form a tube with a finely fringed pink crest.<br />
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Habitat: Deciduous forest Fringed polygala,Geotagged,Polygala paucifolia,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Fringed Polygala - Polygala paucifolia

Fringed polygala is a beautiful, orchid-like wildflower that emerges from creeping, partly underground stems. The flower has 3 pink petals, which form a tube with a finely fringed pink crest.

Habitat: Deciduous forest

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  1. Pretty! Posted 6 years ago

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

Similar species: Fabales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Dec 22, 2018. Captured May 11, 2017 13:47 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm