Herbarium Specimen Details

Tradescantia virginiana
Herbarium Berea College, Ralph L. Thompson Herbarium (BEREA) Herbarium logo
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Family Name Commelinaceae
Currently Accepted Name Tradescantia virginiana L.
Herbarium Name Used Tradescantia virginiana
Locality United States. Kentucky, Madison: Berea College Forest. Berea. Upper Lake Hollow. Altitude 1100 ft.
Habitat Spiderwort. Upper Lake Hollow. Mountainsides in mixed hardwoods. Altitude: 1100 Ft. Soil: Clay loam. Slope: 20°. Abundance: Uncommon. Environment: Mixed hardwoods. Size: 6-15 tall. Flower Color: Blue. Odor: None. Flowering: Late spring. Some specimens collected later.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector Dan Pittillo 93
Collection Date 9 May 1959
Accession Number BEREA003191
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