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Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

Photo by acsabdula
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Field Notes

Description:

The Catharanthus roseus plant was about 36 inches tall. It grew upright with broad, oval-shaped leaves that consist of a light green vein in the middle. Its flowers are white in color with a distinct yellow color and hole in the center. Its flower petals are narrow from the center and begin to broaden and expand.

Habitat:

The plant was found near the road close to a water source. It was also surrounded by other plants with the same species.

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