Common Name:
Common Ragweed

Scientific Name:
Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.

Family:
Composite (Compositae)

Plant Description:
Ragweed is an annual plant reaching 1-4 feet in height. Plant stems are rough, hairy, erect, and branched. Leaves are smooth and cut into several lobes (similar to a fern). Male flowers are small inverted clusters at branch terminals. Female flowers are borne at the base of leaves. Flowering occurs during the months of June-August.

Remarks:
Ragweed is common in a variety of well-drained soils. It is found commonly in new plantings as well as in bare areas in established beds. It tends to occur more in sandier beds.