Mirabilis jalapa
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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 colors. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful
Gul Abas 4 O'clock plant
Fruit, seed, and bud
Complete bilateral (sectorial) chimera of Mirabilis jalapa (top view). Clean yellow–magenta split. Photographed in Cumilla, Bangladesh
Same bilateral chimera flower from the side, showing the color split extending into the perianth tube
Xalapa
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Xalapa or Jalapa, officially Xalapa-Enríquez, is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz and the name of the surrounding municipality. In 2020 census the city reported a population of 443,06
Mirabilis jalapa
…flower, is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis plant, and is available in a range of colors. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa (or Xalapa) is the state capital of Veracruz in Mexico. Mirabilis jalapa is believed to have been cultivated by the Aztecs for medicinal and ornamental purposes…
Clockwise, from upper left: Pico de Orizaba, General Juan de la Luz Enríquez Lara tomb, Xalapa Cathedral, Centro Mayor Tower, panoramic view from the Macuiltepetl's Mountain, Olmec colossal head from the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology, Araucaria sculpture.
The Palace of Government of Veracruz (Governor's Office)
Charles IV of Spain officially elevated the status of Xalapa to villa on 18 December 1791.
Battle of Cerro Gordo (1847)