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Tradescantia spathacea (or Rhoeo discolor), a type of spiderwort known variously as oyster plant, boatlily, Moses-in-the-cradle, and other names.
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Also known as: Rhoeo discolor, Tradescantia spathecea, boat lily, oyster plant(Show More)
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  • Tradescantia spathacea (or Rhoeo discolor), a type of spiderwort known variously as oyster plant, boatlily, Moses-in-the-cradle, and other names.
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    …plant; and Tradescantia spathacea, or Moses-in-the-cradle, grown as a potted plant for its purple-coloured leaves and unusual flowers.

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    …plant; and Tradescantia spathacea, or Moses-in-the-cradle, grown as a potted plant for its purple-coloured leaves and unusual flowers.

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