Currently Accepted Name: | Commelina erecta L. - Determined By: R. B. Faden, Nov 1983 |
Locality: | USA. Florida. Highlands Co.: Ca. 6.7 mi. S of the US 27 and FL 70 intersection (Bair's Den). |
Description: | Scattered, lateral petals large, deep blue, undulate margins. |
Habitat: | Ancient marine terrace covered with Pinus clausa scrub; with Serenoa repens, Lyonia ferruginea, Graberia fruticosa [G. heterophylla], Sabal etonia, Osmanthus megacarpus, Smilax auriculata, Quercus myrtifolia, Q. chapmanii, Petalostemon feayi [Dalea feayi], Selaginella arenicola, Sanidophyllum [Hypericum cumulicola], and occasional Pinus clausa. |
Collector: | J. D. Ray, Jr. 10349 with O. Lakela, J. Patman |