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Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus Roseus) - Medicinal Plant - Monsoon Raindrops
Monsoon raindrops rest upon a flower of the Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 12, 2026. The plant, characterized by its five pink petals surrounding a darker pink or red center, is popular as an ornamental plant due to its ability to bloom all season. It is widely used in traditional herbal medicine, including Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, and holds global significance for its production of potent anticancer alkaloids such as vinblastine and vincristine, which are utilized in chemotherapy. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
