Giant Ironweed

Vernonia gigantea

Vernonia gigantea Giant Ironweed Vernonia gigantea Giant Ironweed


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Vernonia gigantea Giant Ironweed Vernonia gigantea Giant Ironweed


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Vernonia gigantea Giant Ironweed Vernonia gigantea Giant Ironweed



Giant Ironweed is a member of the Aster family. The leaves are much broader than those of Tall Ironweed, and Giant Ironweed seems to perfer a more damp environment. These plants were photographed near McIntosh, in Washington County, Alabama, in early September.

Asteraceae - Aster family


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