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Benghal Dayflower

Commelina benghalensis

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Description:

delicate blue flowers on a tender perennial

Habitat:

miombo woodlands, 1400m

Notes:

I spotted this near Fort Mangochi.

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James McNair
James McNair 8 years ago
Benghal Dayflower
Commelina benghalensis L. IPAMS - Species Information - Commelina benghalensis - Benghal dayflower


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3 Comments

James McNair
James McNair 8 years ago

Np. Great image!

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Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 8 years ago

You're right, thanks James!

James McNair
James McNair 8 years ago

This is not Spiderwort, which is a triangular flower. This is a beautiful Dayflower.

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Dan Doucette
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Dan Doucette

Southern, Malawi

Spotted on Jan 9, 2015
Submitted on Jun 14, 2015

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