Tinantia anomala
False Dayflower, Widow's Tears
Other regional names: Widowstears
- Widowstears
Also known as: Commelina anomala (Torr.) Woodson +3 more
- Commelina anomala (Torr.) Woodson
- Commelinantia anomala (Torr.) Tharp
- Tradescantia anomala Torr.
- Tradescantia texensis M.E.Jones
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Tinantia anomala (commonly known as False Dayflower or Widow's-Tears) is an annual within the Commelinaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Texas