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Tradescantia

spider lily

Other common names
spiderwort
Synonyms
Rhoeo
Setcreasea
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Botanical details
Family
Commelinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Tradescantia

Genus description

Tradescantia can be trailing or tufted perennials with usually fleshy, evergreen foliage and distinctive, 3-petalled flowers

Name status

Correct

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