Periwinkle - Definition and Overview

Periwinkle is...

Periwinkle, a mollusc
Two related genera of plants in the family Apocynaceae: Periwinkle (Vinca) and Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus).
Periwinkle, a light, dull shade of blue, from the flower colour of Vinca.

The name derives from Latin per vinca, "to wind around", referring to the spiral structure of the mollusc's shell, and to the use of the plant in wreaths.

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Example Usage of Periwinkle
	DohBoyJunkie: @blondieboo22 Well really, I think its more of a pale Periwinkle in my opinion :)
	TJBdesigns: @WieberArt will do. It's very small. I've done several in this series over the years. from Periwinkle Promises.
	picsiechick: Yes! Otherwise known as vinca TY for the RT @ComputersAtHome: Very nice! Periwinkle? RT @picsiechick Enjoy today's pic http://ow.ly/FSol

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Periwinkle - Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Periwinkle