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Wildflowers of Europe

Polygala calcarea

Family : POLYGALACEAE (Milkwort Family)
Common Name (UK) : Chalk Milkwort
Common Name (DE) : Kalk-Kreuzblume
Common Name (FR) : Polygala des sols calcaires
Habitat : Dry grassland, fallow land, open forest ; Calcareous soil.
Remarks :
First appearing : May
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date :May 9, 2008
  • Location :Mount Cesar near Bailleul-sur-Thérain, Oise, France.
    N49° 23.171' E2° 14.479'
  • Photo Date :May 23, 2008
  • Location :Chantilly Forest near Chantilly, Oise, France.
    N49° 10.920' E2° 29.902'