bigleaf periwinkle

Bigleaf periwinkle, Vinca major, a dicot, is a perennial herb that is not native to California; it was introduced from elsewhere and naturalized in the wild. It’s bloom period is January-May.

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additional informational links: Wikipedia , Calflora 

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