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Satish Nikam

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Jan 15, 2011, 4:19:17 AM1/15/11
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sir,
    kindly identify the flower 
date/time:jan11
location: mulshi,3000ft.above sealevel
habitat:wild
plant habit:small herb I think
height: not more than 9"
leaves:--
inflorescence:--
other information:--
thanks
with regards
satish nikam


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Gurcharan Singh

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Jan 15, 2011, 4:20:44 AM1/15/11
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Catharanthus roseus


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Pankaj Kumar

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Jan 15, 2011, 4:21:22 AM1/15/11
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Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don [Family: APOCYNACEAE]
Pankaj

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promila chaturvedi

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Jan 15, 2011, 7:20:57 AM1/15/11
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It is called Vinca rosea also. If I am wrong, please tell me Prof. Sing and Dr. Kumar.
Promila

Pankaj Kumar

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Jan 15, 2011, 8:38:31 AM1/15/11
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Thats a synonym. Accepted name for this plant is Catharanthus roseus.
Pankaj

Gurcharan Singh

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Jan 15, 2011, 8:38:33 AM1/15/11
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Yes Promila, the older name for it
 

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Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
Phone: 011-25518297  Mob: 9810359089
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