White-Mouth Dayflower

Scientific Name: Commelina Erecta
Common Name: White-Mouth Dayflower
References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2013. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 5. Monocots except grasses. Phytoneuron 2013-76, 1-59
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/76PhytoN-SWArizCh5Monocots.pdf#page=31
Habitat: Mountains
Life Form: Forb, perennial
Leaf Description: Simple lanceolate entire
Flower Color: Blue or violet
Flowering Period: May to Sept.
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Rare
Family: Commelinaceae (spiderwort family)