About Polygala magdalenae Brandegee
This species, Polygala magdalenae Brandegee, has stems that are woody at the base, with limited branching. Stems are typically pubescent and striated, and grow between 10 and 30 cm tall. Leaf shape varies from oblong-obovate to linear-lanceolate, and leaves are pubescent. Leaf blades measure 1-2 cm long and 2-8 mm wide. Flowers grow in terminal clusters. The flower sepals are lanceolate and pubescent, and flowers typically have 7 stamens. Fruits are oblong capsules with broad margins. The fruit apex is emarginate and pubescent, and fruits measure 7 mm long and 6 mm wide. Seeds are 4 mm long, and are both hairy and compressed.
