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Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis		  
Family Spiderwort (Commelinaceae)
Bloom Summer
Habitat Meadows, Roadsides, Disturbed sites
Status Native
Cycle Perennial
Height 1-2'
Flower Flowers form in clusters of 2-10, but with only a few open at a time.  They are 1-2" across with 3 blue petals surrounding golden yellow stamen.
Leaf Leaves are grass-like long narrow leaves some 15" long which clasp the stem.  Each leaf is folded lenghtwise forming a V groove.
Notes Flowers open in the morning and often wilt by noon on hot days.

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