Vernonia marginata (Torrey) Rafinesque. Plains Ironweed. Phen: Jul-Aug. Hab: Along streams, low areas, wet pastures. Dist: Sw. KS and CO south to c. and w. TX, NM, AZ, and n. Mexico (CHH, COA).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Vernonia ×vulturina Shinners (pro sp.) is now considered to be a hybrid of Vernonia baldwinii × marginata.
Synonymy: = FNA19, GrPl, K3, K4, Mex, NcTx, Tx
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Great Plains: FAC
Heliophily ?: 7
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