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Roseling

Tradescantia rosea

Description:

Clumps usually dense and tussock-like, about 30cm or more high. Leaves very narrow, 12-20cm long, stiffly arching. Triangular, light-pink flowers have attractive gold stamens that rest just above the thin, strappy, mid-green foliage. One of the most distinct species, having only tiny floral bracts.

Habitat:

Thin woodland, scrub and open habitats where the soil is sandy. This wild plant was photographed at the Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve.

Notes:

It's also called Morning Grace.

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KenCheeks
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KenCheeks

Windsor, South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 30, 2011
Submitted on Jan 21, 2013

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