Ironweeds
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| Scientific name | Vernonia |
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| Family | Asteraceae |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Higher classification | Daisy family |
| Did you know | Common Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) is usually referred to simply as "Ironweed". |
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| ID | 1126063 |
About Ironweeds
Vernonia is a genus of about 1000 species of forbs and shrubs in the family Asteraceae. Some species are known as ironweed. Some species are edible and of economic value. They are known for having intense purple flowers. The genus is named for the English botanist William Vernon.
