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Dayflower

Commelina sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Flower approx 7mm, comparatively long stem, approx 20cm

Habitat:

Beach edge.

Species ID Suggestions

dayflower

Commelina sp.

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Scott Frazier
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Comments (3)
Scott Frazier
You're welcome, Manuela. Yes, that happens all the time!
manuelariasarias77
Thanks Scott - frustrating that I could find other pictures with three blue petals, but not with a scientific name!
Scott Frazier
I read an excerpt from A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica that there are seven species of Commelina in Costa Rica. One thing to notice about yours: it has 3 blue petals. Several species only have 2 blue petals, although some may have a third reduced lighter colored petal.

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Caño Palma Biological Station - BioBlitz Barra!
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2014

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