Ambrosia trifida

Scientific Name:Ambrosia trifida
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Family:Asteraceae
Common Name:Giant Ragweed
Authority: Linnaeus
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C Value:0
Wetness:FAC+
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Genus in Illinois:
7
Duration:Annual
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Imperfect
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Flower Color:Yellow, Green
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Opposite
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Lobed
Leaf Toothing:Lobed
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
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ID Tips: stems are covered with white hairs. distinguished from other Ambrosia spp. (Ragweeds) by its palmately Lobed leaves; other Ragweeds have leaves that are pinnatifid or bipinnatifid.
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