Spiderwort
Tradescantia gigantea
Observed/Collected Location: City of Hays, Hays County, Texas
Date: February 20, 2010
Habitat: Prairies, pastures, and wooded edges in well drained soil.
Range: Found mostly in Central Texas.
Notes: Also known as Snot Weed and Cow Slobber. All parts of the plant contain an oil that can irritate the skin. The fruit is poisonous if eaten