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Fringed Polygala [Polygala paucifolia]

Flower      

Common Name: Fringed Polygala
Scientic Name: Polygala paucifolia
Colors: Red
Months Appearing: April

Also called Flowering Wintergreen due to evergreen leaves and Gaywings.

Flower has two wings which are actually sepals united in the center by a tube made from petals.  Lower petal tipped by fringe.

Height: 3-6 in..

Woods.

White Pine State Park, Paris, Mi

April 25