marvel-of-Peru

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Definition

Noun: 1. A common garden plant: Marvel-of-peru is a flowering plant native to tropical America but widely cultivated in gardens. It is known for its fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon or evening. 2. Botanical characteristics: The plant (Mirabilis jalapa) has a tuberous root and produces flowers in a variety of colors, including red, purple, yellow, and white, often on the same plant. Its name refers to the surprising timing of its bloom.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The marvel-of-peru in our garden fills the air with a sweet scent every evening.
    • She planted marvel-of-peru seeds because she wanted flowers that bloom at night.
    • A single marvel-of-peru plant can produce flowers of different colors.
Advanced Usage
  • As a subject of botanical interest: The plant is often discussed in contexts related to horticulture, plant biology, and evening-blooming gardens.
    • The marvel-of-peru is a classic example of a plant with a circadian rhythm governing its flowering time.
Variants and Related Words
  • Four-o'clock: The most common alternative name for the marvel-of-peru, directly referencing the time its flowers typically open.
  • Mirabilis jalapa: The scientific (Latin) name for the plant.
  • Beauty-of-the-night: Another poetic common name for the same plant.
Synonyms
  • Four-o'clock (n): The primary synonym, emphasizing the plant's characteristic blooming time.
  • Evening primrose (n, ): While also an evening-blooming flower, this refers to a different genus (). It is a contextual synonym in discussions about nocturnal blooms but not a true botanical synonym.
Related Phrases & Terms
  • Night-blooming flower: A descriptive phrase that categorizes the marvel-of-peru.
    • The garden was designed with night-blooming flowers like the marvel-of-peru and moonflower.
  • Fragrant evening bloomer: A descriptive term highlighting its scent and flowering schedule.
Noun
  1. common garden plant of North America having fragrant red or purple or yellow or white flowers that open in late afternoon

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