Birdbill dayflower
Commelina dianthifolia

Family: Commelinaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It only has a few branches. The root are tuberous. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 4-15 cm long by 0.4-1 cm wide. They taper to the tip.

There are about 230 Commelina species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, tuber

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Commelina acuminata Kunt; Commelina graminifolia Kunthl and several others