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Looks almost like a toadlily or gentian
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rhino57
Dec 15, 2016 6:46 AM CST
Thread OP
Chicago, Illinois
As far as the leaves go, looks like a toad lily or a gentian.
Photo taken in October. Chicago region/prairie.
Thank you for any help you provide
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rhino57
Dec 15, 2016 6:47 AM CST
Thread OP
Chicago, Illinois
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Last edited by rhino57 Dec 15, 2016 6:49 AM
tofitropic
Dec 15, 2016 5:27 PM CST
Name: Tofi
Sumatera, Indonesia
To me it also looks like a commelina, or member of commelinaceae. no blooming flowers?
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greene
Dec 15, 2016 5:55 PM CST
Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!
Commelina looks good for it.
Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"
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plantladylin
Dec 15, 2016 6:58 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
It does resemble Commelina; there are a few that grow in Illinois:
Asiatic Dayflower (
Commelina communis
)
http://www.illinoiswildflowers...
Spreading Dayflower:
http://www.illinoiswildflowers...
Spreading Dayflower (
Commelina diffusa
)
http://wwx.inhs.illinois.edu/c...
Slender Dayflower/
Day flower (
Commelina erecta
)
http://www.illinoiswildflowers...
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rhino57
Dec 16, 2016 6:19 AM CST
Thread OP
Chicago, Illinois
Thank you so much for all your help!. On looking at other examples of Commelina, I definitely believe that's what it is. There weren't any visible flowers, but the leaves are spot on. Likely C. communis.
Thanks again!
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