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Pronunciation: [spˈa͡ɪdəwˌɔːt] (IPA)

Spiderwort is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Commelinaceae. These plants are perennial and highly valued for their beautiful flowers and foliage. The term "spiderwort" is specific to one particular species, Tradescantia virginiana. However, there are other species that are commonly called spiderworts such as Tradescantia ohiensis, which is also known as Ohio spiderwort, and Commelina communis, known as Asiatic dayflower or Creeping spiderwort. Other synonyms for spiderwort include Indian paint, dayflower, cradle-lily, and wandering Jew. These plants are commonly grown in gardens and used for their ornamental value. They are also known for their medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
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As they halted in the broad, shallow bed of the creek, letting their horses drink from the sparkling water, while the wind rollicked among the meadow bloom of golden saxifrage and scarlet painted-cup and blue spiderwort before them, the only accident of the day occurred; but it was not of a character to disturb their joyous mood.
"The Story Of Kennett"
Bayard Taylor
The motor cars were full of wild phlox and daisies and spiderwort.
"Fanny Herself"
Edna Ferber
For half the breadth of Kansas the banks of the railroad were heavenly blue with clustered blossoms of the spiderwort.
"A Bird-Lover in the West"
Olive Thorne Miller Harriet Mann Miller

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