Field Characters Hair placement is one of the key characteristics for identifying Oklahoma species of spiderwort. But the sepals of Ozark spiderwort may have, and the ovaries do have, glandular hairs. 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.