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Intermediate Periwinkle

Vinca difformis Pourr.
Intermediate Periwinkle
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Vinca difformis, known as Intermediate Periwinkle, is a species in the Apocynaceae family. It was first described in 1788 by Pourr. This plant is native to several regions including the Azores, parts of Europe such as Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, and Spain, as well as North Africa including Algeria and the Baleares.

Description

Vinca difformis is a member of the Apocynaceae family and is commonly referred to as Intermediate Periwinkle. It was scientifically described in 1788 by Pourr. The species is found in various locations, including the islands of Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, Santa Maria, São Jorge, and São Miguel in the Azores, as well as in mainland Europe and North Africa. Its distribution spans across Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, England, Algeria, and the Baleares. This plant is part of the genus Vinca, which includes several other periwinkle species.

Other common names

Intermediate Periwinkle

Distribution

Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · Azores · Ireland · Spain · England · Algeria · Baleares · Corse · Italy · Morocco · Portugal · Sardegna · Tunisia

Synonyms

Vinca media var. acutifloraVinca major subsp. difformis

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