Vernonia missurica
Raf.
Missouri ironweed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVernonia missurica, the Missouri ironweed, is a species of magenta-flowered perennial plant from family Asteraceae native to the central and east central United States.
Description
A temperate shrub in the Asteraceae family, Missouri ironweed produces flowers that are traditionally used as food.
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Edible Uses
The pressed flowers are made into a small bunch and chewed.
Traditional Uses
The pressed flowers are made into a small bunch and chewed.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 593
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