
Whitemouth Dayflower (Commelina erecta)
The Whitemouth Dayflower, one of the most common wild flowers in Trinidad and Tobago. While this plant is considered a "weed" by most, they are frequently visited by many species of insects, notably moths and butterflies. These are quite common in our lawn as I try to leave some wild areas as opposed to cutting the entire lawn, as that way we can see many native species of flowers.

"Commelina erecta", commonly known as the white mouth dayflower, slender dayflower, or widow's tears, is a perennial herb native throughout the Americas, Africa and western Asia. It is considered to be the most variable species of "Commelina" in North America.
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