Zigzag Spiderwort (Tradescantia subaspera)

Zigzag Spiderwort, a reference photo — Photo: Jason Hollinger · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Tradescantia subaspera, the zigzag spiderwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, native to the eastern United States. Its zigzagging stems and wider leaves distinguish it from Tradescantia virginiana. It is recommended for shady naturalistic garden settings. It has three petals which are violet-blue to purple in color. Flowers bloom May to September.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Zigzag Spiderwort being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Tradescantia ernestiana
Tradescantia virginiana
Tradescantia ozarkana
Tradescantia hirsutiflora

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species: Tradescantia subaspera

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