maravilla

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maravilla

A maravilla blooms in the desert at sunset.

Definition

Noun: 1. A leafy wildflower (Mirabilis longiflora) with fragrant, slender, trumpet-shaped flowers that are white or pale pink. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. 2. A wildflower (Mirabilis multiflora) with vibrant deep pink, tubular flowers that bloom in the evening. It is found in sandy and desert areas from southern California to southern Colorado and into Mexico.

Usage Examples

  • Noun (First Definition):

    • The delicate fragrance of the maravilla filled the desert air at dusk.
    • We identified the white trumpet-shaped blooms as those of the maravilla.

  • Noun (Second Definition):

    • The hillside was covered in the brilliant deep pink of the evening-blooming maravilla.
    • This particular maravilla is well-adapted to survive in sandy, arid conditions.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical and ecological contexts, "maravilla" is used as a common name for specific species within the genus (the four o'clock family).
  • The name "maravilla" (Spanish for "marvel" or "wonder") reflects the plant's showy and attractive flowers, which are often a surprising sight in arid landscapes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Four o'clock: A common name for other plants in the same genus (), which often open their flowers in the late afternoon.
  • Mirabilis: The scientific genus name for maravilla and related plants.
  • Desert four o'clock: A name sometimes used for (the second definition).
Synonyms
  • Sweet four o'clock (can refer to ).
  • Colorado four o'clock (can refer to ).
  • Wild four o'clock.
Notes on Meaning

The word "maravilla" has two primary botanical meanings referring to different, though related, wildflower species. The key distinctions are: 1. Flower Color & Shape: The first refers to white/pale pink, slender trumpet-shaped flowers. The second refers to deep pink, tubular flowers. 2. Habitat: Both are found in southwestern North America, but the second is specifically noted for sandy and desert areas across a broader range. 3. Blooming Time: The second definition explicitly notes the flowers bloom in the evening.

maravilla

A maravilla blooms in the desert at sunset.

Noun
  1. leafy wildflower having fragrant slender white or pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers; southwestern United States and northern Mexico
  2. wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowers; found in sandy and desert areas from southern California to southern Colorado and into Mexico

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