This article http://floraofohio.blogspot.co... says V. fasciculata is found only in the eastern fringe of Ohio and that Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica) is endangered and only found in two counties.The article also states that although there are four different native species found in Ohio, 99% of the time, the Ironweed encountered in the state is V. gigantea!
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