Narrowleaf Four O'Clock

Mirabilis linearis (Pursh.) Heimerl.

Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock Family)

▲ mature flowering plant

▲ closer view of narrow leaves at base of plant

▲▼ flowers

▲ dried flower that persists on plants

Narrowleaved Four O’Clock:  (mentioned on p. 375 in Weeds of the Great Plains, not in Weeds of the Northeast)

§  has very narrow to linear leaves, compared to more heart-shaped leaves of wild four o’clock

§  is also a simple perennial, with greenish to bright pink terminal flower clusters

§  not as widespread as wild four o’clock; found more in sandy soils and northern Midwest