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False Dayflower

Tinantia anomala

Photo by kfryn218
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Field Notes

Description:

I think this one is a spiderwort relative?? But I'm not for sure...

Species ID Suggestions

False Dayflower

Tinantia anomala

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There is also an Erect Dayflower (Commelina erecta) that looks a lot like this, but I guessed the other one because of the little leaves at the bottom of the flower. Guess what? I've unpacked my field guides hehe.

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedJune 12, 2011

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