Hairy Ragweed (Ambrosia canescens)

Hairy Ragweed Species Description

This species is native to North America north of Mexico.
Allergenicity: Hairy Ragweed (Ambrosia canescens) is a severe allergen.
Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Summer to Fall.
Angiosperm - Flowering Dicot: Plants in this group have two embryonic leaves (dicotyledons). Examples of dicotyledons are beans, buttercups, oaks, sunflowers, etc.
Forb: A broad-leaved herb other than a grass, especially one growing in a field, prairie, or meadow.
Perennial: Living for many years.
Herbaceous Stem: Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.
Hairy Ragweed Species Usage

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