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Mirabilis multiflora

Mirabilis multiflora

9.9
A wildflower with deep pink tube-shaped flowers that open in the evening in desert areas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Mirabilis multiflora releases a sweet fragrance as it blooms in the evening.

Examples

  • We spotted several Mirabilis multiflora growing along the sandy trail in New Mexico.

  • The Mirabilis multiflora adds a splash of color to the desert landscape each spring.

  • Botanists often study Mirabilis multiflora because of its unique evening blooming habits.

  • The Mirabilis multiflora blooms beautifully in the desert.

  • Have you seen the Mirabilis multiflora in bloom?

  • Gardeners appreciate the Mirabilis multiflora for its vibrant pink flowers that attract night pollinators.

  • The Mirabilis multiflora thrives in sandy soils, making it a common sight in desert gardens.

Synonyms

Colorado four o'clock
vsMirabilis multiflora
  • US
9.8

A wildflower with deep pink tube-shaped flowers that open in the evening

is the scientific name for the species rather than the common name
desert four o'clock
vsMirabilis multiflora
  • US
9.9

A desert plant with deep pink, tube-shaped flowers that open in the evening

is native to specific southern California and Colorado deserts rather than broadly southwestern

Surface Forms

Mirabilis multiflora singular
Mirabilis multiflora plural

Morphology

Mirabilis + multiflora

The components give partial clues: 'multiflora' (multi- + flora) suggests 'many-flowered' and 'Mirabilis' is a genus of evening-blooming plants, so a learner who knows these parts can infer it refers to a flowering species with many blooms. However, as a Latin binomial (a proper scientific name) and with domain-specific botanical detail, the exact sense and referent are not fully predictable to an average B1 learner, making the transparency only partial.

Etymology

Mirabilis multiflora comes from Latin words: Mirabilis meaning 'wonderful' and multiflora meaning 'many-flowered'. This name makes you think of a 'wonderful' plant with many small flowers that often open in the evening, so it fits this desert wildflower today.