Latin name: Mirabilis coccinea (Torrey) Benth. & Hook. Pronunciation: mi-RAB-il-is ko-SIN-ee-a Common name: Red four o'clock Family: Nyctaginaceae (Four o'clock) Habitat: Dry rocky slopes and washes, pinyon-juniper woodland, Providence, New York and Ivanpah Mts Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Mirabilis 2) coccinea |
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