| Plant: Low bush, somewhat woody, many branches. Name comes from the forked stems which resemble a chicken "wishbone". |  |
| Flowers: Five red-violet sepals, 1/2 inch long and look like petals. Is night- pollinated so they open in mid afternoon. |   |
| Leaf: Opposite each other on stems, 1 inch long, oval to heart shaped. |   |
| Flowering period: | December to June |
| Use by Indians: | |
| Can be found here: | Cliffs East of Interpretive Center, below West Bluffs |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Four-O-Clock |
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Date: 11/1/2003
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