Vinca
Vinca
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Periwinkle, common periwinkle, creeping myrtle
Vinca is a genus of flowering plants, also known as periwinkle, in the dogbane family. Vinca is a trailing subshrub used for ornamental and landscaping purposes for groundcover. This plant is also an invasive species, smothering native plants and weeds due to its density. You can find these having smooth green leaves, and a trumpet shaped periwinkle colored flower.
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Is Vinca item toxic?
Yes. All parts of vinca contain toxic alkaloids that can seriously harm rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas if ingested.
Should I feed my pet Vinca?
No. Do not feed vinca to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate vinca, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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