whitemouth dayflower
ExplorePlants
whitemouth dayflower
Commelina erecta
The whitemouth dayflower is a pretty flower that blooms in bright blue and white colors. It grows close to the ground and loves sunny spots, making it a cheerful addition to gardens and fields.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The whitemouth dayflower has bright blue petals, often with one smaller white petal, making it look like a tiny face. Its flowers emerge from unique, boat-shaped green bracts that cup the buds. Slender, grass-like leaves grow along its sprawling stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderCommelinalesFamilyCommelinaceaeGenusCommelina
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Its beautiful blue petals last only one sunny day, then they melt away into a watery goo!
Some people use the plant's natural sap as a unique purple dye or even as a temporary ink!
The plant's seeds can be launched far away, jumping out of their pods like tiny popcorn!
Though it looks like two, this flower actually has three petals, one is just super tiny and white!
Special abilities
Ability
Quick-Bloom Trick
Whitemouth dayflower flowers open for just one day, ensuring rapid pollination before closing forever.
Ability
Seed Spreader
This plant can forcefully eject its seeds, helping it spread quickly to new spots and find more room.
Ability
Self-Sealing Sap
Whitemouth dayflower has a mucilaginous sap that can help seal minor wounds on its stems, aiding recovery.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-90 cm
- Spread
- 15-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen collection.
eats
Beet armyworm
Spodoptera exigua
Larvae feed on the leaves, causing damage.
eaten by
Humans
Homo sapiens
Leaves and young shoots can be cooked and consumed.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is whitemouth dayflower?
10-90 cm
How wide does whitemouth dayflower spread?
15-60 cm
How big are the flowers on whitemouth dayflower?
1-2.5 cm
When does whitemouth dayflower bloom?
Summer to fall
Is whitemouth dayflower edible?
Yes
Is whitemouth dayflower toxic?
None
What is whitemouth dayflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is whitemouth dayflower pollinated?
Insect
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
_Ligustrum_sinense_-_Foliage_and_infructescence.jpg&width=800)
