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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