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The Ohio Spiderwort ( tradescantia ohiensis) is a native perennial wildflower that ranges between 2' and 4' in height. Its three petaled flowers, surrounded by many buds, open at dawn and typically fade by mid afternoon. The common name, Spiderwort, refers to the many glistening hairs on the sepals and buds that give it the appearance of a spider' nest of webs. Wort is an old English word meaning plant.

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...