Scientific name: Vinca minor
The lesser periwinkle is native to central and southern Europe. The plant is also known as small periwinkle or common periwinckle. It is a trailing perennial ever green herb with creeping stems. The leaves are opposite, 2-4.5 cm long, glossy dark green with a leathery texture and an entire margin. The solitary blue to violet flowers rise from leaf axils, with a five lobbed corolla. The plant is used in the ethano-medicine. It is considered as an astringent, as a remedy for nervous disorders and in healing high blood pressure. The flower has called my attention due to its calm and solitary appearance. I shot this photograph on 30th November 2010 evening in the Sims Park, Coonoor.
