Patagonia Wildflowers
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erect dayflower
Commelina erecta
Commelina erecta
erect dayflower Dayflower/Spiderwort
Commelina erecta Commelinaceae
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English common names
  •erect dayflower
  •whitemouth dayflower
Spanish common name
  •flor de Santa Lucía
accepted scientific name
  •Commelina erecta L.
rules for finding collection records
  Commelina erecta (1835)
  Commelina angustifolia (0)
  Commelina crispa (0)
  Commelina elegans (15)
family name
  • Commelinaceae
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Category: Wildflowers
Flowers: Two petals, Three petals, Irregularly shaped flowers
Petal colors: color
Flower size is 0.75 to 1.4 inches
Leaf: Alternate, Simple
Plant Observed last week of August thru 2nd week of June

How Likely at this Location (100%)
Name Match (100%)
Plant Showiness (63%)
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