

How to identify Four o'clock flower (Mirabilis jalapa)
Four o'clock flower, also known as False jalap
Four o'clock flower is a robust, semi-woody perennial, often grown as a multi-stemmed ornamental. Its pointed oval leaves measure up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) long and feature a smooth surface. Showy, trumpet-shaped flowers offer a vivid display — blooming in a variety of hues, including red, white, yellow, and bicolored patterns. Notably, these blossoms typically open from late afternoon onwards, closing in the morning. Four o'clock flower reaches an average height of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) with a similar spread.
Late afternoon blooming flowers in vibrant red, white, yellow, or bicolored patterns.
Distinctive trumpet-shaped flowers with a 5-lobed structure, measuring 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) long.
Leathery, rounded fruit with 5 pronounced longitudinal ribs, maturing to dark brown or black.
Pointed oval leaves up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) long with a smooth surface.
Robust, semi-woody perennial reaching 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) in height with showy floral displays.
The flowers of four o'clock flower open late in the afternoon or in very cloudy weather. They come in a variety of colors, ranging from white to red, yellow, or striped. The flowers are tubular and trumpet-like, with a distinctive 5-lobed structure. Each flower measures approximately 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in length. Their unique blooming period and vibrant colors make them easily recognizable. Additionally, the flowers emit a pleasant fragrance, enhancing their appeal during their late blooming hours.
The fruit of four o'clock flower is distinguished by its leathery texture, showcasing five pronounced longitudinal ribs that give it a unique appearance. It often assumes a rounded, globular shape, though it can sometimes be slightly elongated, typically measuring around 0.5 to 0.75 inches (1.3 to 1.9 cm) in diameter. The fruit's color matures to a deep hue at full ripeness, which usually ranges from a dark brown to black. It is a single-chambered capsule, containing numerous small seeds that are easily dispersed when the fruit dehisces naturally upon reaching maturity.
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Scientific Classification of Four o'clock flower