Maryland milkwort ~ an east Texas favorite Despite a 2024 change in its scientific name from Polygala mariana to Senega mariana, Maryland milkwort, a member of the extensive milkwort family (Polygalaceae) remains one of my favorite native wildflowers. Its genus name, Polygala, comes from a Greek word meaning ‘much milk.’ At one time, the plants … Continue reading Maryland Milkwort ~ Dependable Beauty
