Ironweed occurs as big genus of plants in the personal Asteraceae, named for English plant scientist William Vernon. A bit of coinage come every now and again referred to as vernonia. A bit of coinage come comestible & of economic value. It is known for getting vivid purple flowers.

Vernonia calvoana

V. calvoana, as well known as bitterleaf, is utilized as a leaf vegetable with a bitter & sweetly flavor, especially around West Africa, where these are sold recently or even dried, & occurs as average ingredient within egusi soup.

Vernonia galamensis

V. galamensis is utilized as an oilseed in East Africa.