Search Dictionary
Definition of tradescantia

tradescantia

/ˌtræd.ɪˈskæn.ti.ə/
tra · des · can · ti · a
Plural:tradescantias
JUMP TO:

tradescantia Lexical Profile

tradescantia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Tradescantia (family Commelinaceae), native to the Americas and cultivated as garden border plants for their clusters of three-petaled blue, purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom briefly in the morning.

Example

"Clusters of purple tradescantia bloomed along the shaded edge of the woodland garden."

2

A trailing or creeping perennial plant of the genus Tradescantia, widely grown as an ornamental indoor houseplant or groundcover for its fleshy, jointed stems and variegated green, silver, or purple foliage.

Example

"She hung a potted tradescantia near the kitchen window where its striped purple stems could trail freely."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for tradescantia

• Rhymes for tradescantia

• Nearby Words

tradename
tradeoff
trader
tradescantia
tradesfolk
tradesman
tradesperson

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tradescantia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tradescantia
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.