Ohio spiderwort, Bluejacket
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Tradescantia ohiensis
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Commelinaceae
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Available in Lake Worth at Amelia's SmartyPlants (561-540-6296). |
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Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water. |
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Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation. |
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Attracts native bees and other beneficial insects. |
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We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page. |
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