The blossoms vary in colour, towards autumn the edge of the florets become paler.
Parkinson, deviating from his usual accuracy, describes the flowers without scent. vid. Parad.
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Vinca Rosea. Madagascar Periwinkle.
Class and Order.
Pentandria Monogynia.
Generic Character.
Contorta. Folliculi 2 erecti. Semina nuda.
Specific Character and Synonyms.