Oyster or baby…

Common names for this plant is Oyster Plant and Moses in the Cradle. The scientific name is Tradescantia spathacea. It is easy to miss the small flowers in bloom; one must pause and stare to realize that the white flowers are not litter from this and other nearby vegetation. Copyright 2021 Pamela Breitberg
Flowers bloom yearlong. The Oyster Plant has naturalized in Florida which means it’s becoming an unwelcome neighbor in wild areas though it is quite often a gardener’s choice. Read more information here. Copyright 2021 Pamela Breitberg

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