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dayflower

[dey-flou-er]

noun

  1. any plant of the genus Commelina, usually bearing clusters of small, blue flowers that bloom for only one day.

dayflower

/ ˈɪˌڱʊə /

noun

  1. any of various tropical and subtropical plants of the genus Commelina, having jointed creeping stems, narrow pointed leaves, and blue or purplish flowers which wilt quickly: family Commelinaceae

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dayflower1

First recorded in 1680–90; day + flower
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A close look at a dayflower reveals a sophisticated pollination device.

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Like its relative the dayflower, the spiderwort opens for part of a day only.

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But there is no trick to the Asiatic dayflower’s hue.

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By definition, Asiatic dayflower is invasive, which somehow seems unfair.

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