noun
- a plant with blue or purple flowers that typically bloom for only one day, belonging to the genus Commelina
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The dayflower opened its bright blue petals in the morning sun.
- She found several dayflowers growing wild in the garden.
- The delicate dayflower blooms lasted only until evening.
- Dayflowers are common weeds in many tropical regions.
- The three-petaled dayflower is easily recognizable by its asymmetrical appearance.
- Gardeners often overlook the simple beauty of the dayflower.