tradescantia

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Noun tradescantia has 1 sense

Tradescantia, genus Tradescantia - spiderworts
--₁ is a kind of monocot genus, liliopsid genus
--₁ is a member of Commelinaceae, family Commelinaceae, spiderwort family

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Tradescantia

Noun

1. A genus of flowering plants in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas and commonly known as spiderwort.

Example sentence: The tradescantia bloomed with vibrant purple flowers in the garden.

Adjective

1. Of or relating to the genus Tradescantia.

Example sentence: The tradescantia flowers were used to create a stunning centerpiece for the event.

Plural noun

1. Tradescantia plants collectively.

Example sentence: The tradescantias in the greenhouse were thriving under optimal conditions.