Showy Four O'Clock, Giant Four O'Clock, Wild Four O’Clock, Colorado Four O’Clock,Mirabilis multiflora,Four O'Clock Family (Nyctaginaceae)

Found in sandy, disturbed areas, roadsides, under old junipers
Seen blooming in October at Abiquiu Lake
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Showy Four O'Clock is a magnificent native wildflower that blooms all summer and into the fall. The Latin name, Mirabilis multiflora, translates to "marvelous multi-flowered plant", which is a fitting description. Stems spread to 2 feet tall and 6 feet across forming a mound of soft, heart-shaped leaves and flowers. Flowers are funnel-like, up to 3" long, opening in the evening (photo taken at 6pm) and withering the next day, unless it is cloudy. The root is used in the treatment of stomach complaints; to relieve hunger and after overeating to relieve the discomfort. A poultice of the powdered root can be applied to swellings. The root was chewed by native North American medicine men to induce visions whilst making a diagnosis. Source.

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