Citation: L., Sp. Pl. 209 (1753).

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: Periwinkle, blue periwinkle.

Description:
Herb, stems rooting at their tips; leaves opposite and often decussate, smooth, shiny above, ovate-orbicular or deltoid, 2-7 cm long, ciliolate with short stiff hairs.

Follicles paired, c. 4 cm long, tapering, beak c. 8 mm; seeds 1 or 2 per follicle.

Distribution:  Probably established from the dumping of garden refuse. S.Aust.: FR, EP, NL, MU, YP, SL, KI, SE.   N.S.W.; Vic.; Tas.   Native to the Mediterranean region. Conservation status: naturalised Flowering time: May — Dec.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

Biology: No text

Author: Not yet available