Also, the leaf blades of Ozark spiderwort are wider than the circumference of the sheath, but the leaf blade of prairie spiderwort is narrower than the circumference of the sheath. Causes of Decline Residential development, conversion of natural areas to cropland, logging, and impounding of rivers have contributed to the decline of Ozark spiderwort. In areas where the Ozark spiderwort occurs, forested areas should be maintained and herbicide use discouraged. Stems are succulent, hairless or with long soft hairs. Stems contain a transparent sticky sap.
Leaves have a distinct sheath and blade.
Blades are ovate to linear-lance shaped, slightly succulent, and light green. Blade edges often are crinkled. Venation is parallel. Inflorescences are clusters of flowers that arise from different points on a stalk, but ascend to the same height. Flowers are subtended by a bract that is green and ascending.