Ironweed (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ironweed thrives in wet meadows where water tends to collect and showcases vibrant purple flowers against its bold green foliage.
- Along the riverbanks, ironweed's late-summer blooms provide a striking contrast to the lush growth of nearby vegetation.
- Many butterfly species visit ironweed, drawing nectar from the plant's tubular flowers in late summer and fall.
- Ironweed grows vigorously in open spaces, sometimes reaching heights over six feet, and creates a grand spectacle of rose and lavender flowers.
- The dry remains of ironweed stalks remain tall throughout the winter landscape, the faded purple hue having transformed into rust-colored sepals.