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tradescantia

/ˌtɹædɪˈskænti.ə/

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What does tradescantia mean?

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  1. Any of the genus Tradescantia of spiderworts.

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The crystals, found in grape, rhubarb, fuchsia and tradescantia were identical in form, fineness and chemical composition with those found in the plants of the Arum family.
VariousThe Scientific Monthly, October to December, 1915Project Gutenberg ebook #987
If the position is a shaded one, the drooping plants might be of the following: tradescantia, Kenilworth ivy, senecio* or parlor ivy, sedums, moneywort,* vinca, smilax,* lygodium* or climbing fern.
L. H. (Liberty Hyde) BaileyManual of Gardening (Second Edition) A Practical Guide to the Making of Home Grounds and the Growing of Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables for Home UseProject Gutenberg ebook #9550