Spiderwort, Tradescantia ohiensis

Edible native plant, likes sun or shade, very hardy. Use the sap as a substitute for aloe. Eat the greens in smoothies. Nibble the flowers, a favorite with kids.

Spiderwort with Beach Sunflower leaves underneath

Flowering Spiderwort, yum!

Flowers ready for eating/tea

Spiderwort tea

Rainbow of edible flowers

Spiderwort flower teether

Finger food for babies

A year later this kid does their own foraging

Spiderwort smiles