Polygala japonica

Family Polygalaceae

Perennial herb 10–20 cm high.

Flowers: Mauve–purple, April.

Fruit: Capsule 4 mm long.

Seed:

Gallery images: seed, seedling, rootstock, resprout

Ecology

• Grassland and grassy woodland habitats.
• Rare in woodland at the Australian Botanic Garden.
• Possibly resprouts after fire.