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.