dayflower

[ dey-flou-er ]

noun

1. any plant of the genus Commelina, usually bearing clusters of small, blue flowers that bloom for only one day.

dayflower

/ ˈdeɪˌflaʊə /

noun

1. any of various tropical and subtropical plants of the genus Commelina, having jointed creeping stems, narrow pointed leaves, and blue or purplish flowers which wilt quickly: family Commelinaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of dayflower¹

First recorded in 1680–90; day + flower