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skeletonleaf burr ragweed
Scientific Name: Ambrosia tomentosa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ambrosia tomentosa: Skeletonleaf Bur Ragweed
Ambrosia tomentosa, commonly known as skeletonleaf bur ragweed, silverleaf povertyweed, or skeleton-leaf bursage, is a perennial plant species found in North America.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces seeds enclosed in a hard bur, which could pose a physical hazard if ingested or if it becomes lodged in fur.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces seeds enclosed in a hard bur, which could be a choking hazard for young children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ambrosia tomentosa Nutt.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Synonyms: Mentions W.W.Payne – ambrosia-leaf bur ragweed, big bursage, ambrosia bursage as related.
Common Names
- skeletonleaf bur ragweed
- silverleaf povertyweed
- skeleton-leaf bursage
- skeletonleaf burr ragweed
- skeleton-leaf burr-ragweed
- silverleaf
- povertyweed
- bur ragweed
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Great Plains region of North America.
- Grows along roadsides and on sandy sites.
Ecological Role
- May be considered invasive in some regions.
- Spreads both by seed.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Perennial plant.
- The burrlike fruit surrounding the female flower bears one to three seeds.
Quirky Facts
- Ragweed pollen is considered the number one cause of hay fever.
- The text mentions the existence of "Skeletonleaf Burr Ragweed allergy information and photos".