Tradescantia (Noun)
Meaning
Spiderworts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tradescantia is a genus of spiderworts that are popular among gardeners for their attractive flowers and foliage.
- Spiderworts in the tradescantia genus are typically characterized by their long, thin leaves and clusters of small, blue or purple flowers.
- The tradescantia variety of spiderwort is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and floral arrangements.
- In the wild, tradescantia spiderworts can often be found growing in moist, woodland areas and along streams.
- One of the most common types of tradescantia is Tradescantia virginiana, also known as common spiderwort or Virginia spiderwort.