milkwort

• Substantiv, das verschiedene Pflanzen der Gattung Polygala bezeichnet; auch Kreuzblume genannt.

A noun referring to any of various plants belonging to the genus Polygala.

1. Plant speciesC1formalscientific

   Any of various plants belonging to the genus Polygala, often characterized by colorful flowers and historically used in herbal remedies.

   Kreuzblümchen

   • The botanist identified a rare species of milkwort in the alpine region.
   • Milkwort has been traditionally used in folk medicine for respiratory ailments.
   • The purple blossoms of the milkwort stood out against the green grassland.

   Synonymepolygala