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Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and Amaranth


Interesting Facts about Amaranth and Periwinkle


Interesting Facts

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

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • 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".
  

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

Habit
Shrubs   
Shrubs   

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Periwinkle and Amaranth History

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

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

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