Info: Bloom / February 20, 2023 / Southern Pines, NC (Tremont road Horse country) / License: All rights reserved
Caption: Greater Periwinkle #372; RAB p. 847, 156-4-2; LHB p. 812, 169-9-20, "Old Latin name"; MBG, "Genus, Latin meaning to bind or wind around in reference to the long, flexible stems that were used in wreath making. Specific epithet means bigger or larger."