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Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica)

Vernonia missurica is a perennial native to central and eastern US prairies and woodlands. 3-6 feet tall, with hairy stems and leaves, it produces deep purple flowers.

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Synonyms
Vernonia aborigina Gleason
Vernonia drummondii Shuttlew. ex Werner
Vernonia michiganensis Daniels
Vernonia reedii Daniels
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusVernonia
  • speciesVernonia missurica