Nyctaginia

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Etymology

Nyctago (synonym of Mirabilis) +‎ -ia

Proper noun

Nyctaginia f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Nyctaginaceae – the flowering plant scarlet musk flower, devil's bouquet.

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