Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Mirabilis multiflora (Torrey) Gray
(Wild Four O'clock, Colorado Four O'clock)
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Oxybaphus multiflorus Torrey
Quamoclidion multiflorum Torrey
Mirabilis multiflora is a spreading perennial herb. The flowers are purplish-red with five to
eight flowers per involucre. Mirabilis multiflora is usually found at middle elevation growing in
the shade of Oak, Pine or Junipers.
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Mirabilis multiflora, photo John Dunne-Brady, Gomez Peak
Mirabilis multiflora, multiple flowers per involucre, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 8, 2008
Mirabilis multiflora, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 8, 2008
Mirabilis multiflora, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 8, 2008
Mirabilis multiflora, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 8, 2008
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