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Native Wandering Jew

Commelina diffusa

Description:

Plant growing low to the ground, bright blue small three-petal flower growing from long stems (almost vine-like to some extent) with flat and tapered dark green leaves. Sometimes confused with the environmental Wandering Jew (Tradescantia albiflora) weed which has rounder leaves and small white flowers.

Habitat:

Grows in many regions throughout Australia but prefers and does best in moist areas and areas where soils are not so poor.

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kdpicturemaker
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kdpicturemaker

New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Dec 24, 2013
Submitted on Dec 25, 2013

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