Polygalaceae FAMILY

Polygala amara

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, at least one member of this genus is said to be poisonous in large quantities.

Botanical Description

Polygala amara is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.15 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine..

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeEurope, including Britain, south and east from Norway.

HabitatGrassland and damp mountain pastures, especially on chalk and limestone[ 9 Title Edible and Medicinal Plants. Publication Author Launert. E. Publisher Hamlyn Year 1981 ISBN 0-600-37216-2 Description Covers plants in Europe. a drawing of each plant, quite a bit of interesting information. , 17 Title Flora of the British Isles. Publication Author Clapham, Tutin and Warburg. Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1962 ISBN - Description A very comprehensive flora, the standard reference book but it has no pictures. ].