Desert Four O’Clock, Desert Wishbone Bush

• Scientific Name: Mirabilis Laevis V.Villosa
• Common Name: Desert Four O'Clock, Desert Wishbone Bush
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 17. Eudicots: Nyctaginaceae to Plumbaginaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-34: 1-77. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/34PhytoN-SWArizPt17NYPL.pdf#page=20
• Habitat: Rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: White or whitish or pink or magenta
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Nyctaginaceae (4-o'clock family)