Dayflower
Translation of "dayflower" into Russian
dayflower
NounUK
/ˈdeɪˌflaʊə/
US
/ˈdeɪˌflaʊɚ/
dayflower
dayflowers pl
The dayflower is known for its bright blue petals.
Коммелина известна своими ярко-синими лепестками.
Definitions
dayflower
NounUK
/ˈdeɪˌflaʊə/
US
/ˈdeɪˌflaʊɚ/
Any herbaceous plant of the genus Commelina (family Commelinaceae) whose usually blue, purple, or white blossoms open for a single day.
The Asiatic dayflower spreads quickly along roadside ditches.
The short-lived flower produced by such a plant.
A solitary dayflower had wilted by the late afternoon heat.
dayflower
AdjectiveUK
/ˈdeɪˌflaʊə/
US
/ˈdeɪˌflaʊɚ/
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a dayflower plant.
Dayflower extracts have been investigated for their dyeing properties.