Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Vernonia

Family:
Ironweed

Family:
Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)

Description:
The species of Ironweed bloom at about the same time as the various species of Goldenrod, both being native North American genera that previously have been considered as weeds, but are now included in the category of ornamental perennials.

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