Dayflower, Asiatic [Commelina communis]

3: Asiatic day flower. Leaves like string beans. Seeds like peas. Okay raw, but better in soups. (Prospect Park, Jul 1, 2006)
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4: Asiatic day flower. Closeup. (Prospect Park, Jul 1, 2006)
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5: Asiatic day flower. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2011)
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6: Asiatic day flower. Blooms last one day a year. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2011)
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7: Asiatic day flower. Leaves wrap around stem. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2011)
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8: Asiatic day flower. Leaves taste like string beans. Seeds taste like peas. (Inwood Park, Jul 17, 2011)
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9: Asiatic day flower. Flower only lasts a day. (Inwood Park, Jul 17, 2011)
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2: Asiatic day flower. Young leaves and flowers edible raw. (Central Park, Aug 20, 2000)
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1: Asiatic Day Flower. The camera had its own idea on focusing. (Central Park, Nov 21, 1999)
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