Catharanthus roseus
(Pink periwinkle, Vinca)
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FAMILY |
Apocynaceae |
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Species |
Catharanthus roseus |
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Common name(s) |
Pink periwinkle, Vinca |
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Flower colour; life form |
Flowers white to pink. Erect herb to about 50 cm tall |
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Distinguishing features |
White latex, leaves opposite. Flowers tubular, corolla lobes to 4 cm diameter, white to pink. |

