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Drumheads

Polygala cruciata

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Fabales (マメ目)
Family
Polygalaceae
Genus
Polygala
Species
Polygala cruciata (Drumheads)

Names in Other Languages

French polygale du Nord

Similar Species in Polygala

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Urartuan Milkwort
Polygala urartu
Endangered
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Blood Milkwort
Polygala sanguinea
Not Evaluated
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Heath Milkwort
Polygala serpyllifolia
Vulnerable
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Myrtle-leaf milkwort
Polygala myrtifolia
Not Evaluated
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Dwarf Milkwort
Polygala amarella
Least Concern
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Orosne
Polygala paniculata
Not Evaluated
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Galapagos Milkwort
Polygala galapageia
Least Concern
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Chalk milkwort
Polygala calcarea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Drumheads?
The scientific name of Drumheads is Polygala cruciata. It belongs to the genus Polygala.
What is the conservation status of Drumheads?
Drumheads (Polygala cruciata) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Drumheads live?
Drumheads is found in Found in Canada.. Countries include Canada.
What family does Drumheads belong to?
Drumheads (Polygala cruciata) belongs to the genus Polygala, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygalaceae.
What kingdom does Drumheads belong to?
Drumheads (Polygala cruciata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Drumheads?
The closest relatives of Drumheads in the genus Polygala include Urartuan Milkwort, Blood Milkwort, Heath Milkwort, Myrtle-leaf milkwort, Dwarf Milkwort.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Polygala — 13 Species

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Urartuan Milkwort
Polygala urartu
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Blood Milkwort
Polygala sanguinea
NE 🐾
Heath Milkwort
Polygala serpyllifolia
VU 🐾
Myrtle-leaf milkwort
Polygala myrtifolia
NE 🐾
Dwarf Milkwort
Polygala amarella
LC 🐾
Orosne
Polygala paniculata
NE 🐾
Galapagos Milkwort
Polygala galapageia
LC 🐾
Chalk milkwort
Polygala calcarea
LC
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Drumheads
Polygala cruciata
EX
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Seneca Root
Polygala senega
NE 🐾
tufted milkwort
Polygala comosa
CR 🐾
Whorl Milkwort
Polygala verticillata
NE 🐾
Common Milkwort
Polygala vulgaris
VU
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