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Heath Milkwort |
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Polygala serpyllifolia |
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Common in heathery ground. Flowers c 5.5 mm long Skye ID: Flowers very similar to Common Milkwort, but normally not more than 8 per stem. The lower leaves are opposite each other and become very crowded towards the base. (Plant may have some stems on which no opposite leaves can be found) Other features: Flowers normally dark blue but can often be found pink, white or pale blue, or bicoloured as in pic on left. |
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| Pale blue form | ||
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| White form. Note the lowest visible pair of leaves are opposite. | ||