Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Tradescantia pinetorum Greene
(Pine Spiderwort)

Family: Commelinaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Tradescantia tuberosa Greene

Found in open woods, Tradescantia pinetorum has strongly pubescent sheaths and purple petals that are 8-10mm long.
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Tradescantia pinetorum, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Deadman Cyn., Sept. 10, 2007

Tradescantia pinetorum, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Daniel Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 2, 2008

Tradescantia pinetorum, photo Elroy Limmer, Pinos Altos Range, Allie Canyon

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