8,384 observationsLeast Concern
Western Spiderwort
Tradescantia occidentalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Commelinales βΊFamily: Commelinaceae βΊGenus: Tradescantia
About
Tradescantia occidentalis, the prairie spiderwort or western spiderwort, is a plant in the dayflower family, Commelinaceae. It is common and widespread across the western Great Plains of the United States, as well as in Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, and Sonora, but is listed as a threatened species in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Spiderwort is Tradescantia occidentalis.
- Western Spiderwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Western Spiderwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Western Spiderwort belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Western Spiderwort belongs to the order Commelinales.
- Western Spiderwort belongs to the family Commelinaceae.
- Western Spiderwort belongs to the genus Tradescantia.