polygala

Noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Polygalaceae, commonly known as milkworts.

ریشه

From the Greek words poly- (many) + gala (milk), referring to the belief that the plants increased milk production in nursing animals.

مثال

• Polygala species are found in various habitats around the world.
• The flowers of Polygala are often small and brightly colored.
• Some species of Polygala have medicinal properties and are used in traditional herbal medicine.