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Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia L.

Annual ragweed

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: AMARA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This plant is a cause of hay fever, recognized by all who suffer the discomfiting allergy. (Niering)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green , Brown

Distribution

USA: CT , DC , GA , IL , MA , MD , ME , MN , MO , MS , NH , NY , PA , TN , VA , VT
Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: Forest Edge,Prairie/Meadow/Field
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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