Biology:Polygala poaya

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Polygala poaya
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Polygala
Species:
P. poaya
Binomial name
Polygala poaya
Mart.

Polygala poaya is a herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a perennial plant, becoming somewhat woody at the base. It grows to a clump of stems 8–50 cm tall.[1] The root is sometimes used for local medicinal use. It is also an active Emetic.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15582818 entry