Vernonia noveboracensis (L.) Michx.Ironweed |
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Names and MythsVernonia Named for William Veron English botanist, died 1711 noveboracensis of New York |
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Natural history / FolkloreFound in moist meadows and near streams. The stems are very tough which gives the plant its name. The root was used as a snake bite remedy.2 |
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DescriptionJuly to October, Tall plants to 10 feet. Thirty to 50 small purple flowers per head. |
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