Family Code: COMMEL Genus Code: TRADE Genus CN: spiderwort Genus Authority: L. Genus Summary: A genus of about 70 species, herbs, of the New World. Genus References: Faden in FNA (2000); Anderson & Woodson (1935)=Y; Tucker (1989)=Z; Faden in Kubitzki (1998b). [also see Callisia and Cuthbertia] Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1