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Wishbone Plant, Mirabilis laevis var. retrorsa

This small shrub belongs to the Four O'Clock genus (Mirabilis) of the Four O'Clock family (Nyctaginaceae). Its bright green leaves frequently catch the eye. Flowers range in color from white to pink.

Wishbone-Bush
Wishbone Plant, Mirabilis laevis var. retrorsa
Nyctaginaceae

Photo of a white Wishbone Bush flower
Wishbone Plant, Mirabilis laevis var. retrorsa
Nyctaginaceae

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