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Interesting Facts about Tulip and Periwinkle


Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and Tulip


Interesting Facts

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Origin
China, Greece, Iran, Persia, Siberia, Turkey, Ukraine  
Europe, France, Spain  

Interesting Facts of
  • Tulip is the national flower of Turkey and Afghanistan and its name is originated from Turkish word 'Turbin'.
  • On Valentine's Day Tulip is the second most popular flower to send after roses.
  
  • 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  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

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Tulip and Periwinkle History

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Interesting facts about Tulip and Periwinkle also include the information about their history and origin. Tulip and Periwinkle history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Tulip is originated in China, Greece, Iran, Persia, Siberia, Turkey, Ukraine whereas traces of Periwinkle were first found near Europe, France, Spain.

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