DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Myrtle-leaf Milkwort (Polygala myrtifolia)
| Scientific name: | Polygala myrtifolia L |  Polygala infestation at Mornington |
Common Name: | Myrtle-leaf milkwort (Bellarine pea) | |
Status: | Not declared noxious in Victoria. | |
Habitat: | The species is commonly found in coastal areas on shallow soils over calcrete or deep calcareous sands (Carter et al, 1990). It is known to establish in dune systems, coastal bluffs and also in shrublands and woodlands (Muyt, 2001). Furthermore it has been noted to establish in heathlands and heathy woodlands, mallee, lowland, grassland and grassy woodland, dry sclerophyll forests and riparian vegetation (Carr et al, 1992). |
| Related Links Further information on Myrtle-leaf Milkwort can be found on the DPI Website, Pest Plant Notes. Weed Identification Note for Myrtle-leaf Milkwort - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc. |
Polygala flower
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This document was last reviewed on 08/09/2008