Vinca difformis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVinca difformis, commonly called the intermediate periwinkle, is an evergreen, flowering subshrub. It grows to about 0.5 metres (1+1⁄2 ft) tall, and forms mats over 1 m (3+1⁄2 ft) across. Its whitish-blue flowers have a blooming season from late winter to early spring. It is native to Western Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula, France, the Italian Peninsula and Sardinia.
Description
A Mediterranean climate herb in the family Apocynaceae.
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Known Hazards
The fruit requires caution when handling or consuming.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Spain,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Alcandorea
References (1)
- Blanco-Salas, J., et al, 2019, Wild Plants Potentially Used in Human Food in the Protected Area “Sierra Grande de Hornachos” of Extremadura (Spain). Sustainability 2019, 11, 456
