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Annual Ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
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About
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (11 countries), Europe (33 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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Albania
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Belgium
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China
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Colombia
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France
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Asterales
(Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae
(Daisy Family)
Genus
Ambrosia
Species
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
(Annual Ragweed)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
altamisa
French
ambroisie annuelle
German
Beifußambrosie
Similar Species in Ambrosia
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Blood Ragweed
Ambrosia trifida
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bur ragweed
Ambrosia confertiflora
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Coastal Ragweed
Ambrosia hispida
Least Concern
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Cuman Ragweed
Ambrosia psilostachya
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Sea Ambrosia
Ambrosia maritima
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Slimleaf bur ragweed
Ambrosia tenuifolia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Annual Ragweed?
The scientific name of Annual Ragweed is Ambrosia artemisiifolia. It belongs to the genus Ambrosia.
Where does Annual Ragweed live?
Annual Ragweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (11 countries), Europe (33 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia.
What family does Annual Ragweed belong to?
Annual Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) belongs to the genus Ambrosia, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Annual Ragweed belong to?
Annual Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Annual Ragweed?
The closest relatives of Annual Ragweed in the genus Ambrosia include Blood Ragweed, bur ragweed, Coastal Ragweed, Cuman Ragweed, Sea Ambrosia.
Genus Ambrosia — 7 Species
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