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Ironweed (Vernonia sp.) At a powerline cut at the edge of a forest. Need to key this one out later. At first glance, I thought Vernonia gigantea, but I'm not so sure. Geotagged,Giant ironweed,Summer,United States,Vernonia gigantea Click/tap to enlarge

Ironweed (Vernonia sp.)

At a powerline cut at the edge of a forest. Need to key this one out later. At first glance, I thought Vernonia gigantea, but I'm not so sure.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I'd like to add vernonia noveboracensis as a candidate. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Absolutely, Ferdy. At the top of my list as well :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Giant ironweed

"Vernonia gigantea" is a species of perennial plant from Asteraceae family that can be found in United States and Canada. The plant is native to the eastern United States, north to New York state and Ontario, and southwest to Texas.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Aug 8, 2019. Captured Aug 7, 2019 17:20 in 2335 Holly Creek Cool Springs Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/181s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.