Themarvel of Peruorfour o'clockflower(Mirabilis jalapa), is the most commonly grown ornamental species ofMirabilisplant.Mirabilisin Latin means wonderful andJalapais the state capital of Veracruz in Mexico.The plant isshrub-like and spreading, with ovate leaf shape. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and opens in the afternoon (hence the "four o'clock" name) until morning. They come in various colours such aspink,red,white,yellowor sometimes bicoloured.
four o'clock (flower)