Tradescantia subaspera


Scientific Name:Tradescantia subaspera
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Family:Commelinaceae
Common Name:Broad-leaved Spiderwort
Authority: Ker Gawl
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C Value:5
Wetness:UPL
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Genus in Illinois:
4
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Dioecious
Flower Type:Imperfect
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Flower Color:Purple
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
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ID Tips:Has broad, fuzzy leaves with noteable parallel veineition. Looks similar to corn leaves.
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