common milkwort (Meaning)
common milkwort (n)
small European perennial with numerous branches having racemes of blue, pink or white flowers; formerly reputed to promote human lactation
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small European perennial with numerous branches having racemes of blue, pink or white flowers; formerly reputed to promote human lactation
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Common milkwort, scientifically known as Polygala vulgaris, is a flowering plant native to Europe and North America.
The delicate purple flowers of common milkwort bloom in clusters along slender stems during the spring and summer months.
In traditional herbal medicine, common milkwort has been used for its purported medicinal properties, including its potential as a diuretic and expectorant.
Common milkwort typically thrives in moist, acidic soils in woodland areas and meadows.