What is another word for Family Polygalaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli pˌɒlɪɡˈale͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Polygalaceae is a well-known botanical family that consists of roughly 1,000 species of flowering plants, commonly known as polygalas or milkworts. This family is native to almost every part of the world and is well-known for its variety of medicinal and ornamental plants. The species in this family have various alternate names, as well. Some of the common synonyms for polygalas include snake milkworts, bitterworts, and racemed milkworts. The name 'milkwort' comes from the historical usage of these plants to increase milk production in lactating women, in traditional folk medicine. Though the name may vary, the plant remains an essential feature of most flora in the world.
