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Interesting Facts about Cosmos and Periwinkle


Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and Cosmos


Interesting Facts

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History
Cosmos flowers have a rich history in Mexican culture, where they are associated with love, peace, and beauty.  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  
Europe, France, Spain  

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  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
  

Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
peace, tranquility, and modesty  
  

Astrological Flower
Cosmos  
  

Birth Month Flower
October  
  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
  

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Cosmos and Periwinkle History

You must be fascinated by the interesting facts about Cosmos and Periwinkle.

Interesting facts about Cosmos and Periwinkle also include the information about their history and origin. Cosmos and Periwinkle history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Cosmos is originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America whereas traces of Periwinkle were first found near Europe, France, Spain.

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