Narrowleaf Four o'Clock
Mirabilis linearis
Family: Nyctaginaceae
What it is like
A shrub with stems that lie along the ground. The leaves are narrow and 5 mm wide. They are thick and succulent.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are stewed and used as food. The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Allionia linearis Pursh; Mirabilis hirsuta var. linearis (Pursh) B. Boivin; Oxybaphus linearis (Pursh) B. L. Rob.;