Monday, February 17, 2014

Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)

I believe this is giant ironweed, but I am not quite 100% sure. Ironweeds do inhabit moist soils in sedge meadows or wet prairies and can somewhat tolerate disturbance. They inhabit the same habitat with swamp milkweed which together make a beautiful purple-pink midsummer prairie.


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