Tradescantia tharpii

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Tradescantia tharpii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species:
T. tharpii
Binomial name
Tradescantia tharpii

Tradescantia tharpii, the shortstem spiderwort or spider lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, native to the central United States.[1][2] It is small for its genus, reaching only 8–12 in (20–30 cm). It is recommended for shady naturalistic settings.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Tradescantia tharpii". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Tradescantia tharpii E.S.Anderson & Woodson". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 October 2021.