madagascar periwinkle

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Definition of madagascar periwinkle in English Turkish dictionary

cezayirmenekşesi

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Definition of madagascar periwinkle in English English dictionary

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

periwinkle: commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers

Hyphenation

Ma·da·gas·car pe·ri·win·kle