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commelina

commelina

1 9.9
A plant with bright blue or purple flowers that open in the morning
  • noun
  • /kəˈmɛlɪnə/
  • Specialized
: commelina
  • The garden featured several species of commelina with vibrant blue petals.

Examples

  • Researchers studied how commelina adapts to different soil types.

  • Many commelina plants bloom early in the morning, closing by midday.

  • The commelina blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Did you see the commelina in the garden?

  • The garden was filled with vibrant blue flowers from the commelina plants, adding beauty to the landscape.

  • I noticed the delicate petals of the commelina swaying gently in the breeze during our afternoon walk.

  • She took a photograph of the stunning commelina flowers blooming near the pond in the park.

Synonyms

dayflower
vscommelina
1 9.6

A plant with blue, purple, or white flowers that open in the morning and fade by evening

is narrower, naming a single genus with delicate blue or purple flowers
genus Commelina
vscommelina
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small green plants with bright blue dayflowers that often creep or branch

focuses on common name and delicate blue or purple flower appearance

Compounds

genus Commelina
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small green plants with bright blue dayflowers that often creep or branch

Surface Forms

commelina singular
commelinas plural

Etymology

Commelina comes from the name of a Dutch botanist, Commelijn, and was used as the scientific name for a group of small blue 'dayflowers'. So, think of a person called Commelijn when you see these delicate blue or purple plants — commelina means that kind of dayflower.