Monday, February 27, 2012

Catharanthus roseus Pink Periwinkle


Common Names: Madagascar Periwinkle, Cape Periwinkle, Rose Periwinkle, Rosy Periwinkle, Pink Periwinkle
Species: Catharanthus roseus
Family: APOCYNACEAE

A hardy die-back perennial flower that can become weedy and readily self-sows in the tropics and sub-tropics, although it is endangered in Madagascar from where it originates.