Wild four-o'clock: 1 definition
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Wild four-o'clock means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Wild four-o'clock in English is the name of a plant defined with Mirabilis multiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxybaphus multiflorus Torrey (among others).
2) Wild four-o'clock is also identified with Mirabilis nyctaginea It has the synonym Oxybaphus nyctagineus (Michx.) Sweet (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Metaspermae of the Minnesota Valley (1892)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1928)
· Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York (1827)
· Bot. (1859)
· Field & Lab. (1951)
· Rhodora (1968)
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