Commelina dianthifolia var. longispatha
Birdbill Dayflower
Also known as: Commelina linearis var. longispatha Torr.
- Commelina linearis var. longispatha Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in North America, Commelina dianthifolia var. longispatha (commonly known as Birdbill Dayflower) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Commelina dianthifolia, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico
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