Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus

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  • Pronunciation:
    cath-ah-RANTH-us rose-EE-us
  • Common Name:
    Pink Periwinkle (mauve and white also)
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    mauve, pink, white
  • Species List:
    Girraween, Mill Point, weeds, NNS,
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