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Mirabilis multiflora ThesaurusNoun | 1. | Mirabilis multiflora - wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowers; found in sandy and desert areas from southern California to southern Colorado and into MexicoColorado four o'clock, desert four o'clock, maravillafour o'clock - any of several plants of the genus Mirabilis having flowers that open in late afternoon |
mirabilis multiflora maravilla maravillaOne of the edible Four O’clocks Rich colored pink-purple 5-lobed funnel-shaped flowers that grows in clumps 3ft (1m) across. Flowers open late afternoon, stay open al night and close in morning. Smooth, opposite, dark green heart-shaped leaves. Has a huge thick root, up to 1 foot wide (30cm), which can be powdered and used as food. Also used for stomach complaints, reduces appetite. Too much may cause intoxication.Mirabilis multiflora
Synonyms for Mirabilis multifloranoun wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowersSynonyms- Colorado four o'clock
- desert four o'clock
- maravilla
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