Mirabilis

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Nyctaginaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Mirabilis

  • Description

    Genus Description - Cal corolloid, funnelform, ± 5-lobed; stamens 3–5; stigma capitate; anthocarp indurated, 5-angled or -ribbed; involucre well developed, 5-lobed, subtending 1–5 fls; perennial herbs (sometimes woody at the base) with opposite lvs and terminal, cymose infls. 60, New World.

  • Common Names

    umbrella-wort