Dayflower (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the family Commelinaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The small white flowers of the dayflower plant typically bloom for just one day, hence its common name.
- We spent the afternoon identifying the different species of Commelinaceae that grew along the stream, including the blue dayflower.
- In the garden, the spiderwort dayflower added a delicate touch to the border, its three-petaled flowers a vibrant shade of blue.
- The Asiatic dayflower has been known to grow in a variety of environments, from wetlands to dry forest floors.
- The delicate flowers of the dayflower plant can add an airy texture to arrangements and bouquets.