Tradescantia humilis
(Texas Spiderwort)
Tradescantia humilis, Winedale, Fayette Co. 2431
Tradescantia humilis, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3181
Tradescantia humilis, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3181
Tradescantia humilis, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5366
Tradescantia humilis, Enchanted Rock State Park, Llano Co. 7627
Tradescantia humilis, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5357
Tradescantia humilis, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5360
| Scientific Name | Tradescantia humilis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TRHU |
| Common Name | Texas Spiderwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 39165 |
| Family | Commelinaceae (Spiderwort) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy and rocky soils of the Central and South Texas; disturbed areas, roadsides and fencerows. Plant: Upright perennial, spreading stems, branched particularly at base; several inches tall. Leaves: Narrow, recurved linear to lanceolate leaves 4 to 8 inches long; edges are crisped, ciliate and purple-tinged; surfaces smooth or with soft, downy hairs. Inflorescence: Blue/violet blossoms on pedicels 1/2 to 1-inch long, each blossom about 1 inch across with three broad, pointed petals, 6 stamens; with dull green bracts similar to leaf form, hairy, purple-tinged. Blooming Period: March to June. Reference: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, SEINet and Texas A&M/Uvalde |
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Texas Status: Native Endemic |
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