Tradescantia ohiensis


Scientific Name:Tradescantia ohiensis
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Family:Commelinaceae
Common Name:Ohio Spiderwort
Authority: Raf.
Etymology:Tradescantia = after John Tradescant (1570-1638) and ohiensis = type specimen from Ohio
C Value:3
Wetness:FACU+
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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
Leaf Toothing:Entire
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:glabrous and glaucous sepals
Gee Whiz:Spiderwort means spider plant and it refers to the sticky silk-like sap in the leaves.
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search