Monday, October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017
Location:
Sebastian Inlet State Park
This is the Madagascar Periwinkle,
It can self-pollinate or be pollinated by bugs.
It contains many toxic alkaloids,
Which are used in cancer-fighting drugs.
Sources:
Encyclopedia of Life: Catharanthus roseus - Madagascar Periwinkle
Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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