Seneca Snakeroot – Polygala senega

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Polygala senega is a herbaceous perennial known for its slender stems and spikes of small, white to greenish-white flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are alternate, narrow, and often have a single, wing-like appendage.

Flowers: The plant produces spikes of small, white to greenish-white, pea-like flowers.

Habitat: It is commonly found in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.

Distribution: Seneca snakeroot is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in prairie section

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