| Family | POLYGALACEAE |
| Genus species | Polygala gayi A.W.Benn. |
| Synonyms | Polygala stricta Gay |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 0-1600m |
| Description | taproot, leaves on stem few, approximate, glaucous, to 6mm long, lanceolate, inflorescence racemose, flowers 5-6mm long, 2 sepals large, obovate, obtuse |
| Size | 10-20cm |
| Color | rose |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | annual |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Southern America
Southern South America (Chile Central , Chile South) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | POLYGALACEAE
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