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Mirabilis multiflora (Torrey) A.Gray

Colorado Four o'clock,

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: rocky slopes, mountains, canyons
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: opposite
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: ovate
leaf surface3: hairy
Flower color2: magenta or pink
Flowering period2: Apr. to Sept.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Nyctaginaceae (4-o'clock family)
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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