Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,904,581,091 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Madagascar periwinkle

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.02 sec.
Madagascar periwinkle
n.
A perennial plant (Catharanthus roseus) native to Madagascar and India, having pink or white flowers with a salverform corolla and opposite leaves. It is poisonous to domestic animals and is the source of certain substances used in the treatment of cancer. Also called rose periwinkle.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Madagascar periwinkle - commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowersMadagascar periwinkle - commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
Cape periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, cayenne jasmine, red periwinkle, rose periwinkle, Vinca rosea, periwinkle, old maid
Catharanthus, genus Catharanthus - small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
For the study the researchers used Madagascar periwinkle.
Madagascar periwinkle engineered to produce anti-cancer compound by Asian News International
Such flowers include: - Madagascar Periwinkle - This flower grows to up to 2 feet.
Improve the Look of Your Outdoor Storage Shed Use Planters and Gardens by A. Nutt / Home improvement and landscaping community
Mediterranean fan palms, windmill palms, Madagascar periwinkle, gold dust plants, heavenly bamboo and fortnight lilies filled a raised planter made from retaining wall blocks and surrounding a brick floor, all topped by a redwood patio cover designed and built by the seven teen-agers.
FUTURE FARMERS AT QUARTZ HILL HIGH WIN 5TH PATIO LANDSCAPING ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.