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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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