california four o'clock

Thân thiện

A California four o'clock blooms in a desert garden.

Definition

Noun 1. A flowering plant native to California: "California four o'clock" refers to a specific species of perennial herb (Mirabilis laevis, formerly Mirabilis californica) known for its showy, fragrant flowers that typically open in the late afternoon. - The California four o'clock is well-adapted to dry, rocky slopes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We planted a California four o'clock in the xeriscape garden.
  • The vibrant flowers of the California four o'clock attract hummingbirds.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical context: The name "four o'clock" is shared by other species in the genus, referring to their habit of opening flowers in the late afternoon. The "California" designation specifies the native region.
  • Unlike the common four o'clock, the California four o'clock is a key native species for local pollinators.

Variants and Related Words

• Four o'clock (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
• Mirabilis (n): The botanical genus name.
• Marvel of Peru (n): A common name for , a related ornamental species.

Synonyms

• Mirabilis laevis (n): The current botanical name.
• Mirabilis californica (n): A former botanical name for the same species.

Related Terms

• Nyctaginaceae (n): The four o'clock family, the plant family to which it belongs.
• Perennial (n/adj): A plant that lives for more than two years, describing its life cycle.

Học thuật

Noun

1. California four o'clock with purple-red flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• California four o'clock
• Mirabilis laevis
• Mirabilis californica