Is this Milkwort

[Deb London]

I found this growing on chalk in short grass.

The nearest I can come up with is Common Milkwort. What do others think?





Thanks.

[Dorts]

Yes Deb, it is.
Common Milkwort - Polygala vulgaris.
This species varies in colour more than any of our other native Milkwort's.
Dorts.

[Deb London]

Thanks very much Dorts.

[Kayleigh]

Does this have fern like leaves I keep seeing a plant like this the orange tips were on and wanted to know if is the same plant.

[Dorts]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Does this have fern like leaves I keep seeing a plant like this the orange tips were on and wanted to know if is the same plant.

No Kayleigh, Milkworts have small, entire, almost rounded leaves, no at all fern-like.
I can't think what it is you keep seeing. Why not post a pic. of it. You've got me all inquisitive now.
Dorts.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Dorts

No Kayleigh, Milkworts have small, entire, almost rounded leaves, no at all fern-like.
I can't think what it is you keep seeing. Why not post a pic. of it. You've got me all inquisitive now.
Dorts.

I will next time I go to the woods they grow in the verge too it will be something really common..

[leifus]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

I will next time I go to the woods they grow in the verge too it will be something really common..

herb-robert?

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by leifus

herb-robert?

Nope its not that..the leaves are long and thin thanks to your link its COMMON VETCH..
The leaves look fern like to me..