Cape periwinkle

Definitions of Cape periwinkle
  1. noun
    commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
    synonyms: Catharanthus roseus, Madagascar periwinkle, Vinca rosea, cayenne jasmine, old maid, periwinkle, red periwinkle, rose periwinkle
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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