Purple flower has me wondering...

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Dawn_Sanada_Ga, Apr 27, 2006.

  1. Dawn_Sanada_Ga

    Dawn_Sanada_Ga Member

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    Hi. I'm wondering about this flower I found out in my yard. I know the pictures are kind of grainy (pc problems from my end), but this is at least a good (estimate) 1/2 or two feet tall with a very purple flower with yellow thingees on it. (I forget all of the technical botanical names for the parts of a flower, so please forgive me.)
    Is it a weed? Is it a flower? What's its name? I'd really really really appreciate anyone's input for this.
    Thank you ahead of time for just reading this post and a super big thanks for anyone who can help me out with this!!!
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Tradescantia.
     
  3. Dawn_Sanada_Ga

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    ahhh! So that's what it is! Thank you!
     
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    I agree. It is a Tradescantia obiensis Rafinesque, or Spider Wort. A real 'take-over' plant. I love 'em.
     

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