Senega cymosa

Senega cymosa, the tall pinebarren milkwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is endemic to the United States.

Description

S. cymosa possesses entire leaves, whorled or alternately arranged. The basal leaves are lanceolate to linear in shape, 4 to 7 centimeters in length and 3 to 7 millimeters wide. The flowers vary in color, including white, yellow, pink, and lavender.

Distribution and habitat

This species' native range encompasses the area between New Jersey and North and South Carolina.
S. cymosa is considered to be an Wetland [indicator status|obligate wetland] plant. It occurs in habitats such as pine flatwoods, depressional wetlands, and cypress depressions.