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Asiatic Dayflower

DiOhio

By Diohio


Asiatic Dayflower (Commelina communis)

A pretty blue wildflower in the Spiderwort Family. Non-native, introduced from eastern Asia. Young leaves can be eaten raw.



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Very pretty flower

12 Mar, 2008

 

This flower is Lovely & looks alittle like a Elephants head :D

12 Mar, 2008

 

Nice flower like the colour

12 Mar, 2008

 

I love any flower that is the colour of Kool Aid!

10 Apr, 2008

 

Nice capture and info :)

5 Sep, 2008

 

I have one little corm of this, flowering at the moment...I'de love to know where i can buy some more...:>)

15 Sep, 2009



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