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Scientific Name
Vernonia gigantea
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Vernonia gigantea (Walter) Trel.
Park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial (JOFL)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
ironweed
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae |
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
| Superdivision | Embryophyta |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder | Asteranae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Vernonia |
| Species | Vernonia gigantea |
Occurrence
Probably Present
Occurrence Notes
Can be confused with V. noveboracensis, which is more common in this area, but both are in the county.; Data Source: Steve Grund, Botanist, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 6/10/2009.
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Steve Grund, Botanist, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 6/10/2009.
Abundance
Abundance Notes
Data Source: Steve Grund, Botanist, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 6/10/2009.
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
Jennifer Stingelin Keefer
Created Date
8/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
Jennifer Stingelin Keefer
Last Modified Date
6/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: Perles et al., February 2006. NPBIB-651214; JOFL PLOT AA DATA.mdb, Accepted Detail: Steve Grund, Botanist, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
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Canaveral National Seashore (CANA)
Camp Nelson National Monument (CANE)
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (CHCH)
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA)
Fort Caroline National Memorial (FOCA)
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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (HOCU)
Obed Wild and Scenic River (OBRI)
George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP)
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Pea Ridge National Military Park (PERI)
Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR)
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JELA)
Vicksburg National Military Park (VICK)
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