Ambrosia trifidaGiant Ragweed |
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Names and MythsAmbrosia Classical name of the food of the God’s trifida Three lobed leaves, some have 5. Ragweed the look of the leaves |
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Natural history / FolkloreWind pollinated and producing great amounts of pollen in the fall. Like its shorter sister it is a major source of pollen, hence hayfever. It can grow to 15 feet in height.39 |
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DescriptionJuly to September, Terminal cluster of pollen producing flowers, palmate leaves with 3 to 5 lobes. Lower leaves are opposite and upper leaves are alternate. |
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