Virginia Day-Flower (Commelina virginica)

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

Commelina virginica is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from June to August, 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in starch, but with a fairly bland flavour. — Rich in starch, but with a fairly bland flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places, especially swamps, river and stream banks, ditches, and bottomlands in shade or full sun. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)