Zigzag Spiderwort, Costa Rica

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🔍 Zigzag Spiderwort | Tradescantia subaspera 🌱

📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

💬 The common name, zigzag spiderwort, actually comes from the appearance of the stems. The specific epithet, subaspera, means “somewhat rough.”

Also Known as:

Spiderwort, Wide-leaved spiderwort

Plant Type:

Herb

Lifespan:

Perennial

Ultimate Height:

30 to 61 cm