About Comesperma virgatum Labill.
Comesperma virgatum, commonly known as milkwort, is a herb species belonging to the family Polygalaceae. It grows as an erect, slender herb, reaching heights between 30 cm and 1.6 meters. It grows on sandy and lateritic soils, and sometimes grows in swampy conditions. Its flowers range in color from pink to purple, and can be seen flowering from September to December, or alternatively from January to March. This species was first formally described by French botanist Jacques Labillardière in 1806, in the publication Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen. The description was based on a specimen collected in Van Leuwin's Land. This species is found in Western Australia.
