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Commelina communis
Reclining stems topped with deep blue flowers. The flowers had a shimmering purple hue as well. Flowers protrude from a heart-shaped leaf-like bract and are only open for one day. Sometimes called Mouse Flower because of the rounded, ear-like upper petals. Leaves are long with pointed tips.
Spotted along a nature trail at Pratt Nature Center
An invasive plant in the US. Asiatic daylily has been used as medicine, for food, and for its pigment.
Spotted on Aug 6, 2016
Submitted on Aug 8, 2016
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