Vernonia arkansana
Arkansas Ironweed, Ozark Ironweed
Also known as: Cacalia arkansana (DC.) Kuntze +1 more
- Cacalia arkansana (DC.) Kuntze
- Vernonia crinita Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Vernonia arkansana (commonly known as Arkansas ironweed or Ozark ironweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maryland, New York, Wisconsin