Other common names:
Ironweed Other scientific names: Vernonia altissima, Chrysocoma gigantea, Vernonia noveboracensis French names:
Veronie géante Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Flowers: Summer; Blue/Violet; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Toothed, Entire Height:
100-200 cm (39-78 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 210 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: altissima: tall For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Photograph by Graham Buck
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