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Tradescantia tharpii
Also called Dwarf Spiderwort
Tradescantia tharpii, the shortstem spiderwort or spider lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, native to the central United States. It is small for its genus, reaching only 8–12 in (20–30 cm). It is recommended for shady naturalistic settings.
Longbract spiderwort · Buckley's spiderwort · Waxy Spiderwort · Succulent spiderwort · Ernest's spiderwort · Small-leaf spiderwort · Giant spiderwort · Hairystem spiderwort · Hairyflower spiderwort · Texas spiderwort · Wild crocus · Wandering Jew
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Tradescantia tharpii by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
