Ohio spiderwort
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Ohio spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Ohio spiderwort is a beautiful flower with long, green leaves and bright blue-purple blooms. It grows in clumps and can be found in gardens and fields, adding color to the landscape.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Ohio spiderwort has striking three-petaled flowers, typically vibrant blue-violet to purple, that bloom atop tall, grass-like green stems. Its distinctive slender leaves and robust clumping growth distinguish it from many other wildflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderCommelinalesFamilyCommelinaceaeGenusTradescantia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
If you cut its stem, the sticky sap looks like tiny spiderwebs!
Its sap turns pink when exposed to certain radiation, acting like a natural pollution detector!
Native Americans once used its juice to dye fabrics purple.
The fresh flowers are edible and taste a little like sweet garden peas.
Special abilities
Ability
Morning Glory Trick
Ohio spiderwort flowers close in the afternoon to protect pollen and conserve moisture, helping it survive sunny days.
Ability
Nature's Bandage
Ohio spiderwort has a gooey sap that can soothe skin irritations and seal minor plant wounds, aiding its recovery.
Ability
Adaptable Survivor
Ohio spiderwort can thrive in many different soil types, from sandy to clay, helping it grow in diverse environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen
pollinates
common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on flower nectar
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Grass-Like
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Ohio spiderwort?
60-100 cm
How wide does Ohio spiderwort spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Ohio spiderwort?
2-3 cm
When does Ohio spiderwort bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Ohio spiderwort edible?
Yes
Is Ohio spiderwort toxic?
None
What is Ohio spiderwort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Ohio spiderwort pollinated?
Insect
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