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erect dayflower

Commelina erecta

Photo by SusanEllison
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Field Notes

Description:

Commelina erecta, commonly known as the white mouth dayflower or slender dayflower, is a perennial herb native throughout the Americas, Africa and western Asia. It is considered to be the most variable species of Commelina in North America. Fernald recognized three varieties, but Robert B. Faden has questioned their significance.

Habitat:

ladybird johnson wildflower center at the pond area

Notes:

Family:Commelinaceae
Subfamily:Commelinoideae
Tribe:Commelineae

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Commelina erecta

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PublishedJune 13, 2011

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