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Vinca minor  L.
Common periwinkle
Vinca minor is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Vinca
Family: Apocynaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS + POWO
Information about  Vinca minor from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (VIMI2)

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[Wikipedia] Similar Species Info: The closely related Vinca major is similar, but larger in all parts, and also has relatively broader leaves with a hairy margin. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/21/2025).