Mirabilis jalapa L. 
Family: Nyctaginaceae
marvel of Peru,  more
[Mirabilis jalapa ssp. lindheimeri Standl.,  more]
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Plant: Perennial forb .5-1 m, much branched, roots tuberous Leaves: Perennial forb .5-1 m, much branched, roots tuberous; leaves opposite, ovate-deltoid, 4-8 cm long Flowers: inflorescence terminal glomerate many-flowered cyme; flowers purplish-red, 3-6 cm long, tubular, opening in evening.
Mirabilis jalapa image
Arizona State University Herbarium  
Photographer: Arizona State University Herbarium
Manager: ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium
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