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ˈaɪ ərnˌwidiron·weed
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Princeton's WordNet
ironweed, vernonianoun
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
Wiktionary
ironweednoun
Any of certain species of the genus Vernonia of forbs and shrubs.
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ironweed
Ironweed is a common name for several species of flowering plants in the Vernonia genus, belonging to the Asteraceae family. These plants are generally characterized by their tough, erect stems, deep purple or red flowers, and resistance to harsh conditions. They are often found in prairies, pastures, and roadsides and are native to North America. The name "ironweed" comes from the plant's hardy nature and tough stems.
Webster Dictionary
Ironweednoun
a tall weed with purplish flowers (Vernonia Noveboracensis). The name is also applied to other plants of the same genus
Wikidata
Ironweed
Ironweed is a 1983 novel by William Kennedy. It received the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and is the third book in Kennedy's Albany Cycle. It placed at number ninety-two on the Modern Library list of the 100 Best Novels written in English in the 20th Century and is also included in the Western Canon of the critic Harold Bloom.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ironweed in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ironweed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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