Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia

Read about Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Mirabilis californica, Gray. Plant 1-3 ft. tall, the many sts. ascending from a somewhat woody base: lvs. thick or almost fleshy, ovate-oblong to round-ovate, short-stalked: involucres 5- cleft, short - peduncled, containing 1-3 rose-purple fls. ½ in long with stamens sometimes protruded. S. Calif, to Utah and S., on sunny slopes, blooming all winter in milder climates.—Little known in cult. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.