dayflower

English

Benghal dayflower (Commelina benghalensis)

Etymology

day +‎ flower

Noun

dayflower (plural dayflowers)

  1. Any of several plants, of the genus Commelina, whose flowers last only a day

Synonyms

  • widow's tears

Derived terms

  • Asiatic dayflower (Commelina communis)
  • Benghal dayflower Commelina benghalensis
  • birdbill dayflower (Commelina dianthifolia)
  • Carolina dayflower (Commelina caroliniana)
  • climbing dayflower (Commelina diffusa)
  • slender dayflower (Commelina erecta)
  • spreading dayflower (Commelina diffusa)
  • Virginia dayflower (Commelina virginica
  • white mouth dayflower (Commelina erecta)

References

  • Commelina on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  • Commelina on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
  • Commelina on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
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