Vernonia texana, commonly called Texas ironweed,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae).

It is native eastern to North America, where it is found primarily in the South Central region of the United States.

[2][3] Its natural habitat is in open sandy woodlands.

[3][4] Vernonia texana is an erect herbaceous perennial.

It produces purple heads of flowers in the summer.