noun
- plural of polygala; plants of the milkwort family, typically having small flowers and used in traditional medicine
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist identified several species of polygalas growing in the meadow.
- Traditional healers have used polygalas for respiratory ailments for centuries.
- The garden featured a collection of native polygalas with their distinctive purple flowers.
- Polygalas are known for their bitter taste and medicinal properties.
- The field guide helped us distinguish between different polygalas in the area.