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Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle and Blue Periwinkle (Vinca major)

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Field Notes

Description:

Purple Flower found in a mass of leaves.

Habitat:

found on a vine growing on a hillside.

Notes:

this flower has a tropical appearance. a lot of dark green leaves with a single flower.

Reference Links:

Vinca major

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
lori.tas
It's Vinca major, known as Large Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle and Blue Periwinkle. I've updated your fields. It's originally from Europe and it can be an invasive pest species in other parts of the world.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2010

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