Verbesina alternifolia (L.) Britt. ex KearneyWingstem or Yellow Ironweed |
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Names and MythsVerbesina possibly derived from Verbena Alternifolia alternate leaved |
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Natural history / FolkloreWingstem forms large tall stands up to 8 feet in height. |
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DescriptionBlooms August - September. Alternate lanceolate leaves with two to ten drooping yellow rays reflexed backwards. Stems winged. Moist locations. |
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