What is another word for tradescantia?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈe͡ɪdskanʃə] (IPA)

Tradescantia is a genus of plants that consists of over 70 different species. Some common synonyms for tradescantia include spiderwort, inch plant, wandering Jew, and zebrina. Spiderwort is commonly used to refer to the tradescantia species that produce small, spider-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, or purple. Inch plant is another popular name for tradescantia, as the stems can grow up to an inch long per day. Wandering Jew is another synonym used for the tradescantia plant due to its ability to spread and grow quickly. Lastly, zebrina is another synonym that refers to the striped foliage found on some species of tradescantia.

What are the hypernyms for Tradescantia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Tradescantia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Tradescantia?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Tradescantia

Another with orange tints has nasturtiums and another tradescantia.
"Ethel Morton's Enterprise"
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The ivy and the tradescantia are, but the nasturtiums and a perfectly darling morning glory have earth.
"Ethel Morton's Enterprise"
Mabell S.C. Smith

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