9,731 observationsCritically Endangered
orange milkwort
Senega lutea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Polygalaceae ›Genus: Senega
About
Senega lutea, commonly known as orange- or yellow milkwort, is a plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae) native to pine-barren depressions and swamps in coastal areas of the southern and eastern the United States. It was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of orange milkwort is Senega lutea.
- orange milkwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- orange milkwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- orange milkwort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- orange milkwort belongs to the order Fabales.
- orange milkwort belongs to the family Polygalaceae.
- orange milkwort belongs to the genus Senega.