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Vernonia angustifolia var. angustifolia (Tall ironweed)
Stuart, Will

Vernonia angustifolia ssp. angustifolia

Vernonia angustifolia Michx. ssp. angustifolia

Tall Ironweed

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: VEANA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 40 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: GA , NC , SC

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

USDA: Find Vernonia angustifolia var. angustifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Vernonia angustifolia var. angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vernonia angustifolia var. angustifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-12-13
Research By: SET

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