Ironweed (Vernonia): Iron-Tough, but not a Weed

One fall several years ago, I found a volunteer flower on the edge of my woods, in a sunny spot.  Despite having a yard full of pollinator-attracting plants, this volunteer had more activity than many of my other flowers blooming at the same time. Of course, I had to find out what it was. Eventually, ...

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