Mirabilis jalapa, called the marvel of Peru or the four o clock flower, is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis and is available in a range of flower colors. Its name combines the Latin word for wonderful with Jalapa, the state capital of Veracruz in Mexico, and it is believed to have been cultivated by the Aztecs for medicinal and ornamental purposes before arriving in Europe in 1525. Its flowers typically open in late afternoon or at dusk, produce a strong sweet fragrance through the night, and close again in the morning, giving the plant its common four o clock name. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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1. Mirabilis jalapa (Wikipedia)
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Mirabilis jalapa, the marvel of Peru or four o'clock flower, is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis plant, and is available in a range of colors.
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The leaves may be eaten cooked as well, but only as an emergency food. *An edible crimson dye is obtained from the flowers to color cakes and jellies. *In herbal medicine, parts of the plant may be us
View the Source2. World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)
3. Wikipedia: Mirabilis jalapa
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Mirabilis jalapa
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