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Four o'clock (Nyctaginaceae)
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8 most common species：
Cryptocarpus
Salpianthus
Commicarpus
Commicarpus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. The genus contain some 30 to 35 species which are native to the tropics and subtropics. Most are found in Africa and western Asia, and eight species are native to southern Africa.
Bougainvillea
Growing along garden walls, trellises, fences, or planted in hedges, bougainvillea produce showy bouquets of colorful flowers. Heart-shaped leaves hide the thorny stems that protect soft, delicate flower-like bracts. They are perfectly at home in warm climates. Various species of bougainvillea are the official flowers of Guam, and certain cities around eastern Asia and California.
Saltwood
Sandpuffs
Catchbirdtrees
Catchbirdtrees are a genus of shrubs, trees, and vines that grow in tropical climates. They rely on birds for seed dispersal. The seeds are coated in a sticky substance that adheres to the birds’ feathers, and sometimes the seeds completely cover smaller birds, preventing them from flying away, hence the name Catchbirdtrees.
Nyctaginia
Nyctaginia grow in the deserts and scrublands of North America. There is only one species in the genus, often cultivated ornamentally for its bright orange flowers. The flowers have a distinctive odor and bloom only at night before closing during the day.
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Cryptocarpus
Cryptocarpus
Salpianthus
Salpianthus
Commicarpus
Commicarpus
Commicarpus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. The genus contain some 30 to 35 species which are native to the tropics and subtropics. Most are found in Africa and western Asia, and eight species are native to southern Africa.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea
Growing along garden walls, trellises, fences, or planted in hedges, bougainvillea produce showy bouquets of colorful flowers. Heart-shaped leaves hide the thorny stems that protect soft, delicate flower-like bracts. They are perfectly at home in warm climates. Various species of bougainvillea are the official flowers of Guam, and certain cities around eastern Asia and California.
Saltwood
Saltwood
Sandpuffs
Sandpuffs
Catchbirdtrees
Catchbirdtrees
Catchbirdtrees are a genus of shrubs, trees, and vines that grow in tropical climates. They rely on birds for seed dispersal. The seeds are coated in a sticky substance that adheres to the birds’ feathers, and sometimes the seeds completely cover smaller birds, preventing them from flying away, hence the name Catchbirdtrees.
Nyctaginia
Nyctaginia
Nyctaginia grow in the deserts and scrublands of North America. There is only one species in the genus, often cultivated ornamentally for its bright orange flowers. The flowers have a distinctive odor and bloom only at night before closing during the day.
Windmills
Windmills
Windmills are characterized by stems that spread over the ground and produce bright purple flowers amidst dark, oval-shaped green leaves. If you look closely, you will see that these blooms are actually made up of three flowers bunched together. They are mostly seen in the wild.
Okenia
Okenia
Trumpets
Trumpets
umbrellaworts
umbrellaworts
The umbrellaworts (Mirabilis) are a group of plants notable for their showy and very fragrant flowers. These plants are often referred to as umbrellaworts because they tend to bloom in the late afternoon. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals, and many form deep, tuberous roots. One of these tubers, M. expansa, is grown as a crop in the Andean region, where it is called mauka or chago.
Cyphomeris
Cyphomeris
Sand verbenas
Sand verbenas
Sand verbenas grow bright flowers in bunches of purple, yellow, or white sprays that gardeners like for their pop of color. Their hardy nature makes them a good choice for gardens with rocky soils. They can also be used to draw bees to a garden and promote pollination.
Spiderlings
Spiderlings
Spiderlings are a herbaceous annual and perennial plant. It can be found in south-western North America and Africa. Its common name Spiderlings refers to its long slender stems which form a spidery pattern. It prefers warm tropical regions and has a range of uses including foraging material.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Four o'clock
Nyctaginaceae
Exploring the Four o'clock Plants
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8 most common species：
Cryptocarpus
Salpianthus
Commicarpus
Commicarpus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. The genus contain some 30 to 35 species which are native to the tropics and subtropics. Most are found in Africa and western Asia, and eight species are native to southern Africa.
Bougainvillea
Growing along garden walls, trellises, fences, or planted in hedges, bougainvillea produce showy bouquets of colorful flowers. Heart-shaped leaves hide the thorny stems that protect soft, delicate flower-like bracts. They are perfectly at home in warm climates. Various species of bougainvillea are the official flowers of Guam, and certain cities around eastern Asia and California.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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