About Grass of the Dew
Grass of the Dew (Cyanotis arachnoidea) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in grasslands. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-China, South China, Taiwan, Tropical Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyanotis arachnoidea
- Genus
- Cyanotis
- Family
- COMMELINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-China, South China, Taiwan, Tropical Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Grass of the Dew belongs to the Commelinaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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