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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Vinca minor

Family : APOCYANACEAE (Dogbane Family)
Common Name (UK) : Periwinkle/Myrtle
Common Name (DE) : Immergrün, Gemeines
Common Name (FR) : Petite pervenche
Habitat : Open woods
Remarks : This plant is introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive.
First appearing : April
Abundance : Common

  • Photo Date : April 17, 2005
  • Location : Along the Glemsträssle near the forest house in the Rot & Schwartzwild Park, Stuttgart West.
    N48° 45.926' E9° 06.872'
  • Siting Date : April 17, 2005
  • Location :Intersection of the bike trail and the Oberer Kirchhaldenweg in the Rot & Schwartzwild Park, Stuttgart-West
    N48° 46.889' E9° 06.201'
  • Photo Date : April 24, 2004
  • Location : Not far from the Steinbachsee in Stuttgart West.
  • Siting Date :May 1, 2005
  • Location :Along the Heizwerkweg south of the Kazenbachsee. Stuttgart West.
    N48° 44.425' E9° 04.563'
  • Photo Date : May 12, 2004
  • Location : Intersection of the bike trail and the Oberer Kirchhaldenweg in the Rot & Schwartzwild Park, Stuttgart-West