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trailing four o'clock

 

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Noun trailing four o'clock has 1 sense
  1. trailing four o'clock, trailing windmills, Allionia incarnata - trailing plant having crowded clusters of 3 brilliant deep pink flowers resembling a single flower blooming near the ground; found in dry gravelly or sandy soil; southwestern United States and Mexico
    --1 is a kind of wildflower, wild flower
    --1 is a member of Allionia, genus Allionia

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Trailing Four O'Clock

Description:

Trailing Four O'Clock, scientifically known as Mirabilis jalapa, is a beautiful flowering plant native to the Americas. The term "trailing" refers to its habit of trailing or spreading along the ground, while "four o'clock" indicates that its flowers usually open in the late afternoon. It is a popular ornamental plant, adorning gardens with its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms in various colors including pink, red, yellow, and white. The plant also has medicinal uses and is known for its fragrance.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

1. The trailing four o'clock adds a splash of color to my garden.

2. I love how the trailing four o'clocks bloom in the late afternoon, it's a treat to come home to.

As an Adjective:

1. The trailing four o'clock plant creates a stunning carpet of flowers.

2. I placed the trailing four o'clock pot on my balcony for a touch of beauty.

As a Verb:

1. The vine trailed across the trellis, resembling the beauty of a trailing four o'clock.

2. The flowers were trailing from the hanging basket, swaying delicately in the breeze like tiny trailing four o'clocks.

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