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Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and Crocus


Interesting Facts about Crocus and Periwinkle


Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Crocuses have a fascinating history and are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, symbolizing youth and cheerfulness.  

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  

Flower Meaning
  
youthful gladness and cheerfulness  

Astrological Flower
  
Crocus  

Birth Month Flower
  
October - November  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

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Periwinkle and Crocus History

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

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

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