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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Periwinkles/Creeping Myrtle

Vinca (Vinca minor) is the scientific name. Periwinkle and myrtle are two
of its common names. The problem with common names is that the same common
name may be applied to more than one plant, and besides that they differ
from one area to another, hindering communication between gardeners
instead of helping it. That's why plants' scientific names are so useful.
Each is unique and each is recognized worldwide. Gardeners in Japan,
Finland, the USA, everywhere can communicate if they know the Latin names
of the plants.

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6


On Tue, 24 Mar 1998, Charles E Bullard wrote:

> Why do we call the periwinkle creeping myrtle and vinca?
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