The big dewdrop

The big dewdrop (scientific name: Commelina communis var. hortensis) is a cultivated variety of the wildflower, in the family of the Commelina , which is an improved and enlarged version of the Commelina(scientific name: Commelina communis). It has already existed since the Edo period (1603-1868), when its large blue petals were used as a blue dye. It is also known as 'aobana' (blue flower) due to its flower colour. The plant grows to a height of 1 m and the flowers are 4-5 cm in diameter. The flowers are one-day flowers, blooming early in the morning and wilting by midday. The genus name 'Commelina' is a dedication to two botanists 'of the Commelijn family', the species name 'communis' is Latin for 'common' and 'hortensis' means 'garden cultivar'.

Common name: The big dewdrop, scientific name: Commelina communis var. hortensis, subname: Aobana, origin: Horticultural variety, herb: 100 Leaf length: 100 cm, Leaf margin: entire, Leaf veins: parallel, Symmetrical flowers, bisexual flowers, Inflorescence diameter: clustered to scorpion-shaped, Flower colour: blue, Flower diameter: 4-5 cm, Number of outer petals: 3, Number of inner petals: 3, Inner petals: petaloid, Outer petals: sepal-like, Number of stamens: 6, Number of pistils: 1, Cotyledons: 3, Flowering period: June-July, Fruit type: capsule , seed colour: blackish brown.