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Mirabilis jalapa
Mirabilis jalapa (the four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis, and is available in a range of colours. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa is a not uncommon placename in Central and North America. Mirabilis jalapa is said to have been exported from the Peruvian Andes in 1540.
This flower blooms in the evening and by morning wilts
Spotted on Dec 9, 2014
Submitted on Dec 10, 2014
