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Commelina communis L.
Herbarium:Northern Kentucky University, John W. Thieret Herbarium (KNK)Herbarium's Specimen Details Page
Family:Commelinaceae
Currently Accepted Name:Commelina communis L. - Determined By: Conley, Justin
Herbarium Name Used:Commelina communis
Locality:United States. Kentucky. Campbell: Anderson Lane Melbourne; St. Anne Wetlands 39° 02' 01" N, 84° 22' 15" W
Description:Asiatic dayflower. Sprawling succulent stems. The corolla comprised 3 petals, upper 2 petals were large and blue, lower petal smaller and white. 
Habitat:Melbourne. Along Anderson Avenue off of River Road (Route 8). Found by a pile of railroad ties in rocky soil on an incline. About 20 ft from the railroad and about 500 ft from the road.
Collector:Conley, Justin 2014-0037
  with Whitson, Maggie (Mary)
Date:
Accession No:31973000005284

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