Nature Photography by Gary D. Tonhouse
Iowa Prairies: 
Splendor in the Grass Photography Exhibit

© Gary D.Tonhouse 1997 - 2002

Spider Wort
(TradEescantia)
Spiderwort  Family
Commlinaceae

Blooms June through August.
The plant was once thought to be a cure for spider bites, 
hence the common name Spiderwort.
The plant is quite common in the Tallgrass prairie.

This image was created at the Polk City Cemetery.
The prairie is located about 1/2 mile north 
and 1/2 mile east of  Polk City, Iowa.

Equipment used to capture this image:
Camera: Nikon F4s
                   Lens: Nikor 105mm 2.8 Micro
Tripod: Gitzo 320   
  Film: Fuji Velvia 50 
 
Camera and tripod were set up at about 15 inches above ground level.