Spiderwort, showing the whole plant.

Closer, flower and some leaves and stems.

A moth enjoying the flower's offerings. Tradescantia occidentalis Commelinaceae (Spiderwort family) Common name: Western Spiderwort Location: Zion National Park, near Weeping Rock shuttle stop, but common in many locations; June 15, 2008. Elevation: approx 4400 feet NAD83 UTM: 12S 328250 mE 4126500 mN Dominance: Common in the area Comments: An interesting discussion on the entomology of the name can be found on Hiker's Notebook Source: (1) Welsh, Stanley. (1990) Wildflowers of Zion National Park. Zion Natural History Association, Springdale, Utah, USA. ISBN 0-915630-27-3. page 110. (2) Spellenberg, Richard. (1979, 1994) National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers, Western Region. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. ISBN 0-394-50431-3. Description page 461.

Close in, details of the stamens etc.

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