Vernonia glauca
Broadleaf Ironweed
Also known as: Serratula glauca L. +5 more
- Serratula glauca L.
- Suprago glauca (L.) Gaertn.
- Vernonia glauca Britton
- Vernonia glauca f. glauca
- Vernonia glauca f. longiaristata Fernald
- Vernonia noveboracensis var. latifolia A.Gray
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 glauca (commonly known as Broadleaf Ironweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
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)
Germany