Plant · GBIF taxon 2765272
Virginia spiderwort
Tradescantia virginianaAlso known as Common Spiderwort
Virginia spiderwort is a clump-forming perennial with arching grasslike leaves and three-petaled violet-blue flowers. Each bloom lasts only a day and often closes by afternoon, while a sequence of buds extends the flowering period.
three-petaled flowerwoodland perennialday-blooming plant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthesis; fibrous roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- slugs
- leaf beetles
- browsing mammals
ThreatsWoodland clearing, herbicides, mowing during bloom, drought, and wild collection
HabitatsMoist meadow, open woodland, forest edge, stream banks, roadsides, and gardens
Life spanA perennial clump that can persist for many years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCommelinaceae
- SpeciesTradescantia virginiana
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Three-petaled wildflower look-alikes can be misidentified; do not eat or ingest wild plants, and leave the clump undisturbed.
Responsible observation
- Flower: Confirm three blue-violet petals surrounding bright yellow anthers.
- Timing: Observe in the morning before the short-lived flowers close.
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