Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of weed identification based on floral characteristics.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Commelina benghalensis (dayflower) has short-lived blue-coloured flowers.
The flowers are small, blue, and last only for a few hours.
Erigeron canadensis (A): White/pink flowers.
Echinochloa colona (B): Grass weed (no blue flowers).
Avena ludoviciana (C): Grass weed (no blue flowers).
Thus, Commelina benghalensis has blue flowers.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the weed with short-lived blue flowers is Commelina benghalensis, which corresponds to option (D).
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