Used by Hopi medicine men for diagnostic divination. No known negative effects. The large root is chewed and juice is swallowed. Root of similar species Mirabilis jalapa (four- o'clocks) may possess similar activity, but it is also a powerful emetic. Mirabilis multiflora has 2-5 flowers per calyx; Mirabilis jalapa has only one. - action: hallucinogen - common name: jalap, so'ksi - - native habitat: among rocks and shrubs, elevations of 2500-5000 ft, on hillsides - range: Arizona, Colorado, northern Mexico, Utah PSYCHEDELIC PLANTS IN THE HERBAGE DATABASE Copyright 1995 by Tim Johnson