noun
- plural of spiderwort; plants of the genus Tradescantia with three-petaled flowers and grass-like leaves
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The spiderworts in the garden bloomed with purple flowers all summer.
- Native spiderworts are excellent ground cover for shady areas.
- She planted several varieties of spiderworts along the woodland path.
- The spiderworts’ delicate petals only last for one day.
- Wild spiderworts can be found growing in moist meadows.
- These spiderworts attract butterflies and other pollinators.