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| Catharantus roseus, Vinca rosea Family: Apocynaceae Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca Origin: Madagascar ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As many other plants of the dogbane family, the Vincas are poisonous, although mildly. There are also 2 drugs extracted from it: vinblastine (used in the treatment of Hodgkins' disease) and vincristine (used in the treatment of leukemia). They need warmth, and limited water and fertilizer to bloom abundantly. |
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