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Catharanthus

Catharanthus

9.9
A group of flowering plants from Madagascar that people grow for their colorful flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌkæθəˈræntəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists discovered several important alkaloids in the Catharanthus genus.

Examples

  • The seeds of Catharanthus are sometimes sown in tropical gardens for their ornamental value.

  • Catharanthus is known for its showy, colorful flowers, especially in warm climates.

  • The Catharanthus plant blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • I bought a Catharanthus for my garden last week.

  • Catharanthus is often used in gardens for its vibrant, colorful flowers.

  • Many gardeners choose to plant Catharanthus because it attracts butterflies.

  • The bright blooms of Catharanthus can be seen throughout the summer months.

Compounds

Catharanthus roseus
  • Specialized
9.2

A small woody plant from Madagascar with large pink, white, or red flowers grown in gardens and used in medicine

Surface Forms

Catharanthus singular
Catharanthuses plural

Etymology

Catharanthus comes from Greek roots katharos meaning 'pure' and anthos meaning 'flower'. So thinking of it as a 'pure flower' gives a simple image to remember that it is a plant known for its bright, showy flowers.