Genus

Senega Spach

American milkwort - formerly genus Polygala

North American species of Polygala have been moved to the genus Senega {Pastore et al (2023)}.

Senega cruciata
Drumheads
slightly elevated view

Species of the Senega genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:

  Senega boykinii
Boykin's Milkwort

  Senega cruciata
Drumheads

  Senega incarnata
Procession Flower

  Senega lewtonii
Lewton's Milkwort

  Senega lutea
Orange Milkwort

  Senega nana
Candyroot

  Senega rugelii
Yellow Milkwort

The genus Senega is a member of the Polygalaceae - Milkwort family.