Lesser periwinkle: 1 definition
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Lesser periwinkle means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Lesser periwinkle in English is the name of a plant defined with Vinca minor in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pervinca minor (L.) Garsault.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Facultatis Rerum Naturalium Universitatis Comenianae, Botanica (1974)
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1989)
· Taxon (1978)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Informatore Botanico Italiano (1983)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1978)
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Partial matches: Periwinkle.
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