Ambrosia spp.

Ragweed

Synonyms

Ambrosia elatior, Annual Ragweed, Bitterweed, Blackweed, Hay-fever Weed, Hog-weed, Mayweed, Wild Tansy

ID Characteristics

Life cycle: Summer annual
Growth Habit: Erect
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Deeply cleft
Leaf Hairs: Hairy to smooth
Leaf Structure: Compound; rounded to slightly pointed lobes
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Root Type: Fibrous root system
Flower Color: Green

Multimedia

Similar Species

Herbicidal Control Options

  • Preemergence: Isoxaben
  • Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, Fluroxypyr, MCPA, Quinclorac, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron

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