Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
VINCA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 209. 1753.
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TYPE: Vinca major Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 3: 20. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinca major | BIGLEAF PERIWINKLE | Not Native | ||
| Vinca minor | COMMON PERIWINKLE | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Petiole 5-15 mm long; leaf blade 2-6 cm wide, margins ciliate; calyx lobes ciliate, 7-15 mm long; corolla lobes 15-20 mm long; seeds 7-10 mm long
1. Petiole 1-2(10) mm long; leaf blade 0.5-2.5 cm wide, margins not ciliate; calyx lobes not ciliate, 3-4 mm long; corolla lobes 10-15 mm long; seeds 5-7 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pervinca | Pervinca Mill., Gard. Dict. Abr., ed. 4. 1754. | TYPE: = Vinca Linnaeus 1753. |