Vinca Collection

Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus (Vinca rosea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Periwinkle (Vinca), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Periwinkle (Vinca), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

The Periwinkle of Java, from Collection of Usual, Curious, and Foreign Plants, 1767

PD. 109-1973. f25 Two Broken Tulips and a Periwinkle (w / c on vellum)
FIT107859 PD.109-1973.f25 Two Broken Tulips and a Periwinkle (w/c on vellum) by Robert, Nicolas (1614-85); 32.2x22.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Greater periwinkle, Vinca major. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1797

Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, and Alexander s
Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, and Alexanders laurel, Ruscus hypoglossum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, Petite pervenche. Handcoloured steel engraving after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

The large blue Periwinkle, The pleasures of memory
The large blue Periwinkle, Vinca major, The pleasures of memory. Handcoloured lithograph by Deana and Munday after Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora

Bigleaf periwinkle, large periwinkle or blue periwinkle, Vinca major. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Duruisseau after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus

Dwarf periwinkle, Vinca minor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 626
Lepidoptera: Daphnis nerii (Rose-Bay Sphinx, Oleander Hawk) [Plant: Vinca major (Greater Periwinkle)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 112
Coleoptera: Zonitis testacea = Rhagonycha testacea (Testaceous Zonitis) [Plant: Vinca minor (Less Periwinkle)] Date: 1824-39

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Montage of spring flowers

Bigleaf Periwinkle

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

London plane, Platanus, Platanus hispanica
Periwinkle, Vinca, Front view of mauve coloured flower growing outdoor.-

Periwinkle, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Periwinkle, 1877. Periwinkle, (Vinca) - herbaceous trailing plant with medicinal qualities. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F. Edward Hulme, F.L.S. F.S.A

Neolithic Vinca Pottery Figure
A Vinca culture seared pottery figure from Vinca, Yugoslavia. Note the incised marks indicating clothing

Periwinkle Vinca Vijnkoorde Maegde Palm vinca Clematis daphnoides
Periwinkle (Vinca) Vijnkoorde Maegde Palm. / Vinca per vinca Clematis daphnoides. / Lisseron (title on object), Periwinkle, in three colors. Numbered top right: 263

Corolla examples: deadly nightshade, thorn apple, periwinkle and wallflower.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures

Periwinkle - Vinca minor (Clematis daphnoides) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Plants / Vinca Major
PERIWINKLE Date: 1894

Petal trichomes, SEM
Petal trichomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a periwinkle (Vinca sp.) petal. The petal is covered in tiny epidermal hairs (trichomes)

Close-up of carvings, Vinca culture, Belgrade Museum, Serbia, Europe

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Vinca, also known as Periwinkle, is a fascinating plant that has captured the attention of botanists and artists alike throughout history. Its beauty and versatility have made it a popular subject for various collections and illustrations. One notable depiction can be found in the "Collection of Usual, Curious, and Foreign Plants" by Jacques Fabian Gautier Dagoty from 1767. This artwork showcases the Periwinkle of Java, highlighting its unique characteristics and capturing its essence on paper. Another captivating representation is seen in PD. 109-1973. f25's painting titled "Two Broken Tulips and a Periwinkle. " Painted with watercolors on vellum, this piece beautifully combines the delicate nature of tulips with the vibrant hues to create an enchanting composition. There are different species within the Vinca family, each possessing its own charm. The Greater periwinkle (Vinca major) stands tall with its lush foliage while the Lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor) exudes elegance in smaller proportions. Alexander s variety adds an intriguing touch to any garden or landscape. The large blue Periwinkle has been celebrated for centuries under various names such as "The pleasures of memory" or simply referred to as Bigleaf periwinkle. Its striking blue flowers leave a lasting impression on those who encounter them. Venturing beyond geographical boundaries, we find Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), which brings exotic flair with its vibrant blooms. Meanwhile, Dwarf periwinkles (Vinca minor) add a touch of whimsy to gardens with their petite size but abundant beauty. Even entomologists have taken notice of these charming plants. Curtis British Entomology Plate 626 features insects gracefully resting upon Vinca's leaves while Plate 112 showcases their intricate relationship with pollinators - truly showcasing nature's interconnectedness. Lastly, we cannot forget the historical significance of Vinca.