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Tradescantia subaspera var. subaspera

Zigzag Spiderwort
Also known as: Tradescantia virginica var. pilosa (Lehm.) C.B.Clarke
  • Tradescantia virginica var. pilosa (Lehm.) C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Tradescantia subaspera var. subaspera (commonly known as Zigzag Spiderwort) is a herbaceous perennial within the Commelinaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Tradescantia subaspera, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
District of Columbia
Base Species & Variations

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