Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Mirabilis linearis - Narrowleaf Four O'Clock Mirabilis linearis - Narrowleaf Four O'Clock
Scientific Name: Mirabilis linearis
Common Name: Narrowleaf Four O'Clock
Flower Color: Pale pink to magenta
Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb, Perennial
Height: To 3 feet (91 cm) tall
Date Observed: April 30, 2005
Notes: The funnel-shaped, 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide flowers have 5 lobes and 3 long stamens that are often coiled within the flower. The leaves are opposite, grayish green, narrowly linear, and up to 3.9 inches (10 cm) long. This spring and summer wildflower is usually found at elevations above 4500 feet (1372 m).
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