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Large Periwinkle

Vinca major

Photo by SargonR
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Field Notes

Description:

Large Periwinkle (AKA: Bigleaf Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle, or Blue Periwinkle) spotted at the Hataage Benzaien Shrine in Kamakura, Japan.

Reference Links:

Vinca major - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Large periwinkle

Vinca major

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Mark Ridgway
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Mark Ridgway
Looks like Vinca sp. maybe V.major in that area. https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/single-flower-of-blue-periwinkle-in-spring-gm1133584199-300908776

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Biodiversity of Central Japan
Mission
Wildflowers of Honshu, Japan

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PublishedApril 2, 2021

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