Observation: Vinca minor L. (Andrzej Konstantynowicz Apr 14, 2024) Northeastern U.S.A.

Most probable name

Vinca minor L.

Apocynaceae Common periwinkle

Submitted name

Vinca minor L.

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Vinca minor L. Common periwinkle

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Łódź, Botanical Garden

Personal note

It is a native from southern Switzerland southward around much of the Mediterranean basin, from Portugal to Turkey, and across much of north Africa; it has been introduced in the United States as a medicinal herb and as an ornamental ground cover.
Ornamental plant.
Herbal plant - the plant is sedative and tonic, it contains the alkaloid 'vincamine', which is used by the pharmaceutical industry as a cerebral stimulant and vasodilator; the leaves are bitter, detergent and stomachic, taken internally, they are used in the treatment of internal bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding and nosebleeds; crushed and applied to wounds, the leaves have astringent and healing properties; roota are antispasmodic and hypotensive,   used to lower the blood pressure; the fresh flowers are gently purgative, but lose their effect on drying.
Useful plant - a very good ground cover for covering steep banks and shady places.

Vinca minor L.Northeastern U.S.A.Observation

Vinca minor L.

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