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Search Term(s): Tradescantia virginiana   (1 record found)

COMMELINACEAE
Spiderwort Family
Tradescantia virginiana  (common spiderwort)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Tradescantia: named for John Tradescant, 17th century botanist and gardener; virginiana: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Alluvial soils on dynamic floodplains and scour and fill areas along streams and creeks
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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