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Commelina sp.
Flower approx 7mm, comparatively long stem, approx 20cm
Beach edge.
Thanks Scott - frustrating that I could find other pictures with three blue petals, but not with a scientific name!
I read an excerpt from A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica that there are seven species of Commelina in Costa Rica. One thing to notice about yours: it has 3 blue petals. Several species only have 2 blue petals, although some may have a third reduced lighter colored petal.