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Spiderwort (Tradescantia sp)
There are three species of spiderwort that could be growing here in the Ozarks. My best guess is that this is Tradescantia ernestiana. T.
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Spiderwort is typically found in moist woodland valleys, ravines and
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When the stems of spiderworts are cut, a viscous stem secretion is released which becomes thread-like and silky upon hardening (like a spider’s web), hence the common name.
Sources and Links:
USDA Distribution Map
Kemper Center for Home Gardening
Missouri Plants
USDA Distribution Map
Kemper Center for Home Gardening
Missouri Plants
9 comments:
Spiderworts are very interesting plants, and here in Ohio, our favorite has to be Trandscantia ohioensis.
I just love you informative posts. thanks so much for sharing. just a statement to let you know i was here. NO questions.. (grin )
Spiderwort is one of my favs! Lovely!
Great post as usual Marvin.
Love the hairy stamens.
We have a lot of them blooming in the Nature Center now.
Troy
I forgot to mention, that is a magnificent photograph. Sharp, and the colors are right on.
Troy
Spiderworts aren't blooming here yet. Love this picture. As TT says sharp and color is right.
I have a ton of this here where I live and am always fighting a battle to keep it in check. Right now I got most of it on one side of the house and hope it stays there.
Marvin, stunning macro shots of such a cool flower! Never seen this plant before!
I love love love spiderwort. I have some in my garden, even. Your first photo is lovely!
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