''Polygala amarella'' (or ''P. amara''), commonly known as dwarf milkwort or Kentish milkwort, is a plant of the family Polygalaceae. A European native, it grows on chalky grass land and limestone mountain pastures.

Description

The plant typically grows up to 20 cm tall and has small, blue-purple flowers that bloom from May to August. The leaves are alternate, narrow, and smooth-edged, and the stems are slender and wiry.

Uses

Polygala amarella has traditionally been used in herbal medicine.

In media

In 2009 it featured on a first class

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References

amarella Flora of Europe {{Polygalaceae-stub