Virginia Dayflower vs Asiatic Dayflower

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Virginia Dayflower vs Asiatic Dayflower – Identification

Q: How can I tell Virginia dayflower, Commelina virginica, from Asiatic dayflower, Commelina communis?

A: The easiest way is to look at the flowers. Commelina virginica has three blue petals. Commelina communis has two blue petals and one white one.

Virginia Dayflower

Asiatic Dayflower

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