Violet Wildflower
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Name: Tradescantia
occidentalis Common Name: Prairie Spiderwort, Western Spiderwort Flower Color: Purplish blue to blue Plant Type: Herb, Perennial Height: To 31.5 inches (80 cm) tall Date Observed: September 27, 2003 Notes: The flowers have 3, broad, triangular petals with pointed tips. Unlike the similar Commelina dianthifolia, the stamen filaments are hairy and the uppermost leaves are opposite (paired). The grass-like leaves are long, green, linear, and clasp the stems. |
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