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The Madagascar periwinkle, which has a lovely flower of various shades, is grown in lots of places now. But it’s under threat in its native Madagascar, because of deforestation.

Madagascar periwinkle is a member of the plant family Apocynaceae and has historically been used to treat a wide variety ... and most are characterized by milky sap, opposite and simple ...

From the Madagascar periwinkle to South America’s dragon’s blood, here are seven plants that could revolutionize the future ...

Madagascar periwinkle research uncovers pathway to cancer-fighting drugs Plant scientists have taken the crucial last steps in a 60-year quest to unravel the complex chemistry of Madagascar ...

If a Madagascar periwinkle shows up unannounced in your landscape, it’s a weed. Unfortunately, some folks consider this ever-blooming perennial (Catharanthus roseus) undesirable even when its ...

The Madagascar periwinkle, or rosy periwinkle, is a pleasing little plant that adorns many a garden. But there is more to this angiosperm than meets the eye — in fact, it’s a life-saver.

If last summer's heat and drought wilted your pansies, consider planting Madagascar periwinkle this year. For sunny sites with dry soil, few flowers can beat this heat-loving beauty. In tropical ...

Milestone research on Madagascar periwinkle uncovers pathway to cancer-fighting drugs Plant scientists have taken the crucial last steps in a 60-year quest to unravel the complex chemistry of ...