Germination for most species varied from 28% to 88% with the exception of
spiderwort, that had less than 1% germination (Fig.
Farmers in the Southeast are facing a fast-spreading weed called tropical
spiderwort, Commelina benghalensis (also known as "Benghal dayflower").
Native grasses, browse and forbs species such as Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scopariurn [Michx.] Torr.), sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula [Michx.] Torr.), switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.),
Spiderwort (Tradescantia spp.
subaspera', Zigzag or broad-leaved
spiderwort; Edge of western old-field; Infrequent; C = 4; BSUH 17906.
It's multiflora rose blooming season, privet blooming season, yellow poplar blooming season and
spiderwort season.
John's-wort 0.09 Family Laminaceae Mint Family 0.05 Clinopodium arkansanum Limestone Calamint 0.05 Family Gentianceae Gentian Family 0.05 Family Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family 0.02 Commelina erecta Whitemouth Dayflower 0.02 Unidentified or bare 11.47 TABLE 2.--Soil types of known Geomys bursarius ozarkensis locations in Izard County, Arkansas Soil type Boden gravelly sandy loam, 3 to 8% slopes Boden gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 20% slopes Estate-Portian-Moko association, rolling Estate-Portian-Moko association, steep Peridge silt loam, 3 to 8% slopes Portia sandy loam, 3 to 8% slopes, eroded Portia sandy loam, 8 to 12% slopes, eroded Sturkie silt loam, occassionally flooded Wideman fine sand, frequently flooded Wideman fine sandy loam, 0 to 3% slopes
subaspera; Zigzag or Broad-Leaved
Spiderwort; Floodplain woods north of the central field; Infrequent; C = 4; BSUH 17468, 17522.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia) or purple heart (Setcreasea purpurea) provides a tender trailing ground cover that thrives in full sun and reveals a true deep rich shade of natural purple.
yellow achillea, late daisies, purple
spiderwort and speedwell shine in
Tradescantia virginiana L.; Virginia
Spiderwort; C = 7; BSUH 16606; 16330.
Tradescantia occidentalis (Britt.) Smyth., Prairie
spiderwort (RR).
Golden corydalis, desert phlox, desert chicory,
spiderwort, popcorn flower, thistle poppy, fiddlenecks, deer vetch, desert anemone, scorpion flower, strawberry hedgehog cactus and pincushion cactus are in bloom.
