This is one of the plants figured by Mons. L'Heritier, in a work of his, entitled Sertum Anglicum, containing new species observed by him during his excursion to this country a few years since, most of which flowered in the royal garden at Kew.
It will grow to the height of several feet, produces abundance of blossoms, which open during most of the summer months, and is propagated by cuttings.
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Polygala Bracteolata. Spear-Leaved Milkwort.
Class and Order.
Diadelphia Octandria.
Generic Character.
Cal. 5-phyllus: foliolis alæformibus coloratis. Legumen obcordatum biloculare.
Specific Character and Synonyms.