Mirabilis tenuiloba S.Watson

Taxonomy and Distribution

Mirabilis tenuiloba S.Watson, commonly called longlobe four o'clock or maravilla, is a plant species native to the southwestern United States and northeastern Mexico. Confirmed occurrences of the species have been reported in Baja California, Baja California Sur, southern California (including Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Imperial Counties) and Arizona (including Pima and Yuma Counties).

Growth Habit

This is a perennial herb that can grow up to 100 cm tall, and it is usually covered in many glandular hairs.

Leaf Characteristics

Its leaves are broadly egg-shaped, reaching up to 8 cm in length and 12 cm across.

Flower Characteristics

Its flowers are either trumpet-shaped or bell-shaped, white or pale pink, and grow up to 18 mm long.

Fruit Characteristics

Its fruits are egg-shaped, dark red-brown, and up to 6 mm long.