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Intermediate Periwinkle

Vinca difformis

Taxonomy

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

About

Vinca difformis, commonly called the Intermediate Periwinkle, is an evergreen, flowering subshrub native to Western Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula, France, the Italian Peninsula and Sardinia. Its whitish-blue flowers have a blooming season from late winter to early spring. It grows to about half a meter, and forms mats over a meter across.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Intermediate Periwinkle?
The scientific name of Intermediate Periwinkle is Vinca difformis.
What kingdom does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?
Intermediate Periwinkle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?
Intermediate Periwinkle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?
Intermediate Periwinkle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?
Intermediate Periwinkle belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?
Intermediate Periwinkle belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?
Intermediate Periwinkle belongs to the genus Vinca.