<i>Ambrosia artemisiifolia</i> (IMAGE)

University of Washington

<i>Ambrosia artemisiifolia</i>

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Common ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, is common in North America and is spreading in Europe. The plant releases a fine pollen in late summer and fall that causes allergy symptoms in people with hay fever.

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