Polygala Paucifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Common trailing perennial milkwort of eastern North America having leaves like wintergreen and usually rosy-purple flowers with winged sepals.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The polygala_paucifolia that grew in the shaded areas of the forest floor added a burst of color to the otherwise dull underbrush.
- Polygala_paucifolia is a small but eye-catching plant with its distinctive winged sepals and delicate purple flowers.
- Hikers often stop to admire the polygala_paucifolia that winds its way up the rocks and trees along the mountain trails.
- The gardener carefully transplanted a specimen of polygala_paucifolia to the woodland garden, where it would receive the right amount of shade and moisture.
- Polygala_paucifolia can be identified by its glossy green leaves that resemble wintergreen, as well as its vibrant purple flowers that bloom in the late spring.