Tradescantia bracteata
| Scientific Name: | Tradescantia bracteata |
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| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Common Name: | Prairie Spiderwort |
| Authority: | Small. |
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| C Value: | 7 |
| Wetness: | FACU- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 4 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Purple, Blue |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Endangered |
| Status (Federal): | Endangered |
| ID Tips: | This species is rhizomatous, has very narrow leaves, and prefers sandy habitats. |
| Gee Whiz: | Spiderwort gets its name from the silky sap present in the leaves. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |