Family: Asteraceae
annual bur-sage, more..., common ragweed, short ragweed
[Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. elatior L., more, Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. elatior f. villosa L., Ambrosia elatior L., Ambrosia media Rydb.]
Etymology: Ambrosia: Greek for "food of the gods" Plants: erect, annual, 12"-40" tall forb with upper branches; taprooted Leaves: divided more than once, feathery or fern-like, lower leaves opposite, upper leaves alternate Flowers: inflorescence of many, small, green, bead-like heads on 6" spikes; blooms Aug.-Sept. Fruits: seeds not on fluffy pappus Habitat: disturbed sites Conservation Status: Native
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