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Giant ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
Asteraceae
 

Copyright by: John Bradford

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Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts native bees and other beneficial insects. Valuable source of nectar for birds.

Comments: We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.


Copyright by: John Bradford

Copyright by: Shirley Denton


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