Seneca snakeroot
Polygala senega

Family: Polygalaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are in clusters. It grows 10-50 cm tall. It has small hairs. The leaves are alternate and the lowest ones are very small.

Where it is found

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Polygala albida Steud.; Sebega officinalis Spach;