Vinca major

Blue Periwinkle at Jerrabomberra, ACT

Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
Vinca major at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Aug 2019
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Vinca major 30 Aug 2019 BettyDonWood
Vinca major 30 Aug 2019 Mike

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One of several large clumps. Flowering profusely though the leaves look pale.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Aug 2019 04:33 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Vinca major Scientific name
  • Blue Periwinkle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1255m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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