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Marvel-of-Peru

Noun

1. A South American herbaceous plant (Mirabilis jalapa) widely cultivated for its brightly colored tubular flowers.

Example sentences:

• The marvel-of-Peru is known for its stunning flowers that bloom in a variety of vibrant colors.
• The garden was filled with the lovely fragrance of marvel-of-Peru.

Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of the marvel-of-Peru plant.

Example sentence:

• The marvel-of-Peru flowers added a vibrant touch to the garden.

Popular

1. Marvel-of-Peru is a common name for the Mirabilis jalapa plant due to its stunning flowers.

Example sentence:

• I planted some marvel-of-Peru in my flower bed to add a burst of color.

Local

1. In some regions, marvel-of-Peru is referred to as "four o'clock flower" because its flowers typically open in the late afternoon.

Example sentence:

• During my trip to South America, I discovered the locals often call the marvel-of-Peru as the "four o'clock flower."

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