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Thursday, 30 March 2017
DESKTOP 1339 - FOUR O'CLOCKS
Mirabilis jalapa, the marvel of Peru or four o'clock flower, is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis plant, and is available in a range of colours. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa is the capital of Veracruz. Mirabilis jalapa was cultivated by the Aztecs for medicinal and ornamental purposes. It is also said to have been exported from the Peruvian Andes in 1540 A.D.
This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.
This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.
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