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Commelina tuberosa--native?

21 years ago

This year I noticed lots of bright blue Tradescantia looking flowers in a weedy patch of my yard. They are very beautiful. I came across an internet photo that looked just like this and it was Commelina tuberosa. I couldn't get much info on it. I'm sure this is what I have--but where did it come from? Is it a weedy native I hadn't heard of? I didn't have these type of seeds, so I know I didn't sew them. I remember seeing them last year also. Any info on this?

Thanks, mgood4u

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  • 21 years ago

    You can check out the USDA site: they list nativity in the top information. C tuberosa is not listed native, but could you have misidentified the plant as one of its look alike cousins? Some are native.

    Best,
    Ross

    Here is a link that might be useful: Commelina

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