ironweed

• Существительное, обозначающее растения рода Вернония, произрастающие в тропических и теплых регионах, особенно в Северной Америке, названные так из-за рыхлых соцветий пурпурных или розовых цветков, приобретающих ржавый оттенок.

A noun referring to plants of the genus Vernonia, native to tropical and warm regions, especially North America, named for their loose clusters of purple to rose flowers that take on a rusty hue.

1. A flowering plant of the genus VernoniaC1formal

   Any of various plants of the genus Vernonia, native to tropical and warm regions of North America, known for their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly turn a rusty color.

   Цветущее растение рода Вернония

   • The ironweed in the meadow bloomed with vibrant purple flowers.
   • Ironweed is often found in prairies and along roadsides.
   • The rusty hue of ironweed flowers appears as they age.

   Synonymsvernonia