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greater periwinkle

Vinca major

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Vinca

About

Vinca major, with the common names bigleaf periwinkle, large periwinkle, greater periwinkle and blue periwinkle, is species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to the western Mediterranean. Growing to 25 cm (10 in) tall and spreading indefinitely, it is an evergreen perennial, frequently used in cultivation as groundcover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greater periwinkle?
The scientific name of greater periwinkle is Vinca major.
What is the conservation status of greater periwinkle?
The greater periwinkle has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does greater periwinkle belong to?
greater periwinkle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does greater periwinkle belong to?
greater periwinkle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does greater periwinkle belong to?
greater periwinkle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does greater periwinkle belong to?
greater periwinkle belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does greater periwinkle belong to?
greater periwinkle belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does greater periwinkle belong to?
greater periwinkle belongs to the genus Vinca.