mountain four o'clock

Thân thiện

A mountain four o'clock blooms in the cool evening air.

Definition

Noun: 1. A specific wildflower species: A leafy wildflower (Mirabilis multiflora) with lavender-pink flowers that open in the late afternoon or evening and remain open through the cool part of the following day. It is found in open woods or brush in mountainous regions from southern Colorado to Arizona and into Mexico.

Usage

• The term "mountain four o'clock" is used as a common name to identify this specific plant species. It is typically used in botanical, horticultural, or nature-watching contexts.
• It functions as a singular, countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a beautiful mountain four o'clock blooming near the trail.
  • The mountain four o'clock is known for its vibrant lavender-pink blossoms.
  • Botanists study the unique flowering cycle of the mountain four o'clock.

Advanced Usage

• The name "four o'clock" refers to the time of day the flowers typically open. The "mountain" prefix distinguishes this species from other plants in the same genus (like the common garden four o'clock, ) and indicates its typical habitat.

Variants and Related Words

• Colorado four o'clock: Another common name for the same plant species.
• Desert four o'clock ( var. ): A recognized variety of the same species.
• Four o'clock: The general common name for plants in the genus .

Synonyms

• Wild four o'clock: A more general synonym.
• Mirabilis multiflora: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.

Học thuật

Noun

1. leafy wildflower with lavender-pink flowers that open in the evening and remain through cool part of the next day; found in open woods or brush in mountains of southern Colorado to Arizona and into Mexico

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mirabilis oblongifolia