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Tradescantia virginiana

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Tradescantia virginiana, the Virginia spiderwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is the type species of the genus Tradescantia, native to the eastern United States. Common names include Virginia spiderwort, common spiderwort, lady's tears, and spider lily.

FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

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Native to North America, South America.

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Tradescantia virginiana, the Virginia spiderwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is the type species of the genus Tradescantia, native to the eastern United States. Common names include Virginia spiderwort, common spiderwort, lady's tears, and spider lily.