Commelina tuberosa

Plant Characteristics

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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Commelina tuberosa in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Commelina tuberosa, Linn. Diffuse and branching, from a tuberous root: Lvs. narrow-lanceolate, 2-3 in. long: spathe-lf. cordate-ovate to lanceolate, conduplicate, more or less hairy; sheaths pubescent: fls. rich blue. Mts. of Mex.—The plant sold under this name is recommended as a free-flowering border plant in England, the tubers to be lifted in autumn and stored in dry sand for the winter. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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