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Monday, March 12, 2018

March 12, 2018

Location: Satellite Beach, Samsons Island

These are Madagascar Periwinkles
They are used to fight diabetes and cancer.
Who knows what other plants might help humans?
Maintaining biodiversity will help find more answers.

Sources: Kewscience Plants of the World Online - Catharanthus roseus
GreenFacts - Biodiversity and Human Well-being

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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