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Tradescantia sp.

(Spiderwort)

Commelinaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Native Americans used various species to treat insect bites and stings, cancers, kidney and stomach problems, various female health issues, as a laxative and aphrodisiac.

Modern remedy or use: Used to monitor pollution levels (the flowers change from blue to pink if polluted).

Tradescantia sp.

  Tradescantia sp.

 

 

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