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'''''Vernonia''''' is a genus of about 1000 [[species]] of [[forb]]s and [[shrub]]s in the family [[Asteraceae]].  Some species are sometimes known as '''ironweeds'''.  Some species are edible and of economic value. They are known for having intense [[purple]] flowers.  The genus is named for English botanist [[William Vernon (botanist)|William Vernon]].  Several species of ''Vernonia'', including ''V. calvoana'', ''V. amygdalina'', and ''V. colorata'', are eaten as [[leaf vegetable]]s.  Common names for these species include '''bitterleaf''', '''ewuro''', and '''ndole'''.  

'''''Vernonia''''' is a genus of about 1000 [[species]] of [[forb]]s and [[shrub]]s in the family [[Asteraceae]].  Some species are sometimes known as '''ironweeds'''.  Some species are edible and of economic value. They are known for having intense [[purple]] flowers.  The genus is named for English botanist [[William Vernon (botanist)|William Vernon]].  Several species of ''Vernonia'', including ''V. calvoana'', ''V. amygdalina'', and ''V. colorata'', are eaten as [[leaf vegetable]]s.  Common names for these species include '''bitterleaf''', '''ewuro''', and '''ndole'''.  

==Species==

==Species==

[[Image:Vernonia altissima.jpg|thumb|px200|Ironweed (''Veronia altissima'')]]

[[Image:Vernonia baldwinii.jpg|thumb|200px|Vernonia baldwinii]]

There are numerous distinct subgenra and subsections in this [[genus]]. This has lead some botanists to divided this large genus into smaller groups which separate the species into distinct genra.

There are numerous distinct subgenra and subsections in this [[genus]]. This has lead some botanists to divided this large genus into smaller groups which separate the species into distinct genra.