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Asteraceae
Vernonia

not marked as a favorite taxon Vernonia marginata (Torrey) Rafinesque. Common name: Plains Ironweed. Phenology: Jul-Aug. Habitat: Along streams, low areas, wet pastures. Distribution: Sw. KS and CO south to c. and w. TX, NM, AZ, and n. Mexico (CHH, COA).

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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, K4, Mex, NcTx, POWO, Tx. Basionym: Vernonia altissima Nutt. var. marginata Torr. 1827

Links to other floras: = Vernonia marginata - FNA19

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Great Plains: FAC

Heliophily ⓘ: 7

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