Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica Raf.)

Posted byGeorgePosted inAsteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family), Native, Photographic Location: May Prairie State Natural Area in Middle Tennessee.Tags:, , , ,

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family)

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Notes: Missouri Ironweed can be distinguished from other Vernonia spp. primarily by the number of disk florets in the compound flowers, and the profuse hairiness of the stems and lower sides of the leaves.

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