Catharanthus Roseus, Commonly Known As Bright Eyes, Cape Periwinkle, Graveyard Plant, Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Periwinkle is a color in the blue and violet family, and its name is derived from the lesser periwinkle or myrtle herb (Vinca minor) which bears flowers of the same color. The color periwinkle is often associated with esophageal and stomach cancer awareness ribbons, as well as anorexia nervosa and bulimia.