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Interesting Facts about Iris and Periwinkle


Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and Iris


Interesting Facts

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Origin
Asia, Europe, United States   
Europe, France, Spain   

Interesting Facts of
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
  
  • 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
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs   
Shrubs   

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Iris and Periwinkle History

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

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

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