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Mirabilis jalapa  L.
Four o'clock,   Marvel of peru,   Wishbone bush
Mirabilis jalapa is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Subspecies and Varieties:
Genus: Mirabilis
Family: Nyctaginaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Dermal; Moderate (seeds)

Wetlands: Occurs in non wetlands

Communities: escaped cultivar

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSMirabilis jalapa ssp. lindheimeri
PLANTSMirabilis lindheimeri
Information about  Mirabilis jalapa from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (MIJA)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/27/2023).