The Andes of northern Ecuador have several species of this genus, known locally as Azulinas. The fruit of this one in the Papallacta area is used to make a shampoo.
close up image of Polygala senega SENECA SNAKEROOT at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing two stems from a single specimen at beginning of flower bloom; since bloom starts at the bottom of the flowerhead, the spikes has a pointed shape during early blooming
Known as Purple Broom and as September Bush. This species is native to southern and eastern Africa, but has been planted more widely. Photo from near Liparamba, Tanzania.