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Friday, August 19, 2011

Catharanthus roseus - Pale pink with red centre



Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus cultivar
Synonym: Vinca rosea

Common name: Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca, Rose Periwinkle
Chinese name: 长春花 (Zhǎngchūn huā -  long lasting spring flower)
Malay name: Kamunting Cina, Bunga Tapak Dara

Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)
Native to: Madagascar

Category: Annual/Perennial semi-shrub
Photograph taken at: My home garden

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