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Vernonia angustifolia ssp. angustifolia
Vernonia angustifolia Michx. ssp. angustifolia
Tall Ironweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: VEANA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: 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 , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: GA , NC , SCFrom 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 PlantsFNA: Find Vernonia angustifolia var. angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vernonia angustifolia var. angustifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-12-13Research By: SET