Birdbill Dayflower (Commelina dianthifolia)

Family: Commelinaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Commelina dianthifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in starch, but with a fairly bland flavour. — The following use is for the closely related C.; tuberosa, but is also probably appropriate for this species.; Rich in starch, but with a fairly bland flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky soils in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)