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Climbing dayflower

Commelina diffusa

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a common weed in Hawaii, also called honohono grass. It has very small periwinkle flowers (2.5 - 3 cm). The leaves are almond-shaped and have parallel venation.

Habitat:

Seen in the tropical rainforest of Rainbow Falls State Park, it is a pantropical plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Climbing dayflower

Commelina diffusa

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Comments (3)
mauna Kunzah
Yes, Chester, they're only about 2.5-3 cm in size.
chesterbperry
Looks like a species of Tradescantia, but not sure would know where to start. Are those flowers tiny as they appear?

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PublishedMarch 14, 2013

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