Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Ambrosia = food of the gods
artemisiifolia = leaves like an Artemisia
| Scientific Name: | Ambrosia artemisiifolia |
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| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Common Name: | Common Ragweed |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
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| C Value: | 0 |
| Wetness: | FACU |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 7 |
| Duration: | Annual |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Green |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Lobed |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | can grow up to 5ft, grows in clusters. stem of leave are hairy and reddish pink. leaf gets up to 6 in long and 4in across. blooms july- oct. native annual. grows everywhere. |
| Gee Whiz: | This plant causes fall allergies (and not goldenrod) |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |